LANGKAWI | The Most Popular Island in Malaysia

One day on the tropical island of Langkawi, the most visited island in Malaysia.
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Thanks a lot for watching and safe journeys!

[@crombelsla9800]

Looked at some other youtubers in Malaysia, you did more in the the few days, than .all of them put together, great beaches ,amazing scenery with great detail on costs.

[@aNt1P414tAO]

19:55 That’s Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Malaysia’s national electric utility provider for the whole island. 20:20 The water supply, in case of any fire breakouts around the power plant area.

[@khairunna100]

The 2nd group of primate that you saw at 10:10 are known as “silvery lutung (Trachypithecus cristatus) or the silvered leaf monkey or the silvery langur. It is an Old World monkey. It is arboreal, living in coastal, mangrove, and riverine forests in Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.” (source-Wikipedia)

[@joanng26]

Truly a beautiful place! That cable car ride had some seriously high altitude views. Really something to see in person I’m sure.

[@Ivyslife33]

Omg just amazing 👏 😍 that view , a lot of nature and beautiful views in that island, the monkey 🐒 experience made my day 😀 love it

[@mf5531]

wow i did not realize Malaysia was such a beautiful country with some awesome views. and really unique looking plants and vegetation . have fun and safe travels....

[@acerazak4087]

Many free places to visit in Langkawi like the seven waterfalls, craft museum, laman padi museum, taman lagenda to name a few.. If you really love tropical islands Malaysia's beautiful islands with crystal clear water are on the east coast like Pulau Perhentian, Tioman n Redang

[@ricklanders]

"The dog relaxing area" - lmao that cracked me up! 🤣 Skybridge was spectacular!

[@zhadeenjhun]

Wow!! beautiful Island.. what a nice place to live there.. thanks for sharing!😍👍

[@maryrosed8475]

Moonshine & Lemongrass and his young family tour Malaysia. They are in Sri Lanka now but going back to Malaysia. They travel on a tight budget! Very interesting!

[@timapple9157]

So much to see in this world! btw, the second lot of monkeys you saw, were probably Gibbons. you will probably hear them 'wooping' in the Thai rainforests too.

[@khairunna100]

Tim, those are not gibbons but the silvery lutung (Trachypithecus cristatus) or the silvered leaf monkey or the silvery langur. They are arboreal and live in coastal, mangrove, and riverine forests in Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.

[@Gemelli2906]

Wow! Beautiful place. Loved the sky bridge 😁

[@sandvenexplorer]

This man has understood that Y O L O....we need to follow his lead....video after video of living the LIFE....well done.

[@davidvilchez2209]

@Mike igotravel If I was wealthy would love to just take a year and travel the world

[@cypruscats8450]

@@mikeigotravel9034 posting the videos gives motivation and focus and it's no hardship, is it? Unless of course you are under pressure for the revenue and feel you have targets to meet because you need a certain level of income then it becomes a chore but Gabe seems to enjoy it, so what's the big deal?

[@viktor.egelund]

The real question is: Would Gabriel continue making videos, if he did not need the money? That's the true test.

[@robcanad]

@@davidvilchez2209 You don't need to be wealthy to travel unless you stay in luxury resorts. Your cost of living may in fact be cheaper while traveling than at home.

[@davidvilchez2209]

@Rob It all depends where you go and what your preferences are. I won't do hostels so hotels are always expensive for me. I budget travel Europe on less than 100 euros a day so not too bad

[@lonevagabond6085]

Hello Gabriel and happy new year. Not sure if you're looking for recommendations while on Langkawi, but if you want cheap (and really good) cocktails, there is a bar called The Nest close to the Tengah beach. The owners there are so much fun and super friendly. If you like seafood, check out wonderland food store (better book tho, it's always packed). Have a great time and thanks for sharing your travels.

[@simeonkolevadventures4930]

AMAZING VIDEOS as usual ! This is what I like most in your videos , you always look forward to explore places in the nature , mountains waterfalls some hiking route beside the town and villages tours .... thats awesome ...... Tumbs UP !

[@marklucas8795]

Always interesting videos! Happy New year.

[@Busybeeee]

The monkey situation was just incredible! They are very curious animals and are not afraid to come so close. I have never seen such unique looking monkeys! 😊 I am travelling to Singapore/Malaysia in February. I was thinking of spending a month in Bandar Penawar at Desaru beach but after seeing this video I am considering this area as the beach looks beautiful! Your videos are always helpful in my travels. Thank you Gabriel😊

[@hawaandroid2786]

Thats macaque or "kera" in our Malay language. Among michievous and ruthless species of monkey we had in Malaysia. The gentler one are silvery langur or gibbons but they usually wont come near human.

[@ranjauajad]

a lovely island of Langkawi, I like to walk, ride, and go around this Island.

[@MuhammadAnwar-kq4iv]

Nice little adventure to the top.

[@sandratessem9980]

Happy New Year 2023. Thanks for the great videos.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks for watching, have a great 2023.

[@brothersman524]

I went to Langkawi back in Jan 2017 for 1 week staying at Meritus in Pantai Cenang - loved the island

[@fredrickimhoff2541]

I love your videos, such inspiring authentic travel. I am really excited to check out this part of the world. Cheers

[@CreatingChaos]

I had the best game of football ( soccer) in my life there.. Tourists vs Locals . Very intense, great fun. I have no idea who won.. but they won my heart

[@markclayton626]

Fabulous vid Gabriel 👍👍👍👍

[@soumyadeeplovestoexplore6631]

Hi Gabe, thank you for uploading on my birthday.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

No problem, happy birthday.

[@ackara7]

WoW. Unkown hidden gem.

[@konair1569]

Langkawi truly is a beautiful place. I am just at the end of 6 nights stay. I have car rented for 450 RM, nothing special Almera. I have been spending holiday here with my wife and 2 kids. Plenty of attractions like Mangrove boating, water sports (jet ski for 150 RM for 30min ride), visiting different beaches, eating at different places, exploring the island in general. We are active family and not looking to spend time in fancy resort. Langkawi truly is a diverse place, it leaves somewhat mixed fillings, but overal pleasent experience. I guess the most important thing is with whom are you spending that free time, my closest are super cool and so is the whole trip. Next stop is Penang and George Town and then KL again, but different part, not close to city centre. Prices are very acceptable when it comes to shopping like clothes, suveniers or groceries. The main difference comes with eating in restaurants or food stalls. Having kids we tried to eat mainly at restaurants and they were all sorts of them, even the one at the golf resort located NW and prices there were OK. It can happen that at stalls you pay a bit more then locals, comes as a benefit of being a tourist. If you have a tiny negotiating skills, then you can negotiate price a bit (like paying 80 RM less when jet sking or when buying more tshirts, etc). Fuel prices are currently at around 2 RM. My last advice, download Grab application (grab has taken over uber business here in Malaysia) and travel around with some local drivers from whom you can realy take some interesting information of all sorts. Its almost 1am, have to go to sleep now after unplaned comment I have put together on my phone device after seeing your video.

[@travels129]

Ur definitely the best traveller ever u never stop wat a great life

[@GabansFamilyTV]

Welcome to Langkawi !

[@travelguy1827]

Amazing engineering hauling all that construction material to the top of that mountain to build a road and tram!

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, what an interesting take-a-skywalk nature hike taking a lot of the hiking out of the equation. You would think they would do this in other places that have high mountain ranges offering a distinctive view of the landscape below and the supporting surroundings. It does show a business venture taking nature displaying it in grand fashion. It is just strange you don't see this type of exposure in other locations that would benefit these types of locations and bring in much-needed revenue. Besides revenue, it would attract many people who would find it difficult to reach the summit of these locations and enjoy more of the greater outdoors.

[@leeoleary7338]

Langkawi is my favourite island and one im going to again in 2 weeks' time, been many times.

[@Burevestnik9M730]

Is it good for families?

[@penukulbesi4006]

If you go to a nearby island langkawi, it is also interesting, just avoid it during the moonsoon because its activities will be limited.

[@maryannknox7158]

Happy New Year Gabe this was a Epic episode safe Travels

[@rodaibasumatary6341]

Thanks. From INDIA

[@Atomy-productscare123]

I'm also here very nice place indeed..#

[@adataylor6793]

Incredible!!

[@baggy79]

Quality lookin place Gabe 👍

[@KiwiSR8]

Gabriel highroller travel mode

[@dreammfyre]

I love that beach song around 23:04. I even had it in that playlist I compile of KZbin music I like lol

[@dextardextar]

wow there's like zero traffic out there

[@CPstudioTheTraveller]

welcome to malaysia great traveller

[@nicholasxynias1160]

The monkeys took my Pringle's when I was visiting the lake back in 2010 , and they took a female Japanese tourist bottle of coke as well apart from that I love Langkawi 🙂

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

1) Monkey's tails over there are hella long. Almost makes one thing it could be an evolutionary mistake! 2) Topography of this island is interesting isn't it? 3) PLEASE be careful with bathing in the waterfalls, especially if the water is fresh, because therein bacteria dwell. I am thinking leptosporosis, specifically. 4) Black sand beaches are cool. I went to one on the southern tip of the The Big Island, in Hawai'i. The turtles were playing in the surf, and were great to behold. 5) HOT TIP: Oftentimes hunger is really dehydration and can be rectified when you keep really hydrated. This (of course) is not always the case but keeping really well watered is reallllly KEY. It is easier to know when you are hungry than when you are thirsty. 6) Man, how often does one see factories like this (at 20:10) where you go? I cannot recall the last one you showed us. I mean, we'd have to go back many years, yes??? 7) Ahhhh, the glories of good food, wherever one can find it!! Watermelon juice is wonderful, too! Gabriel, can you take leftovers back to your hotel or hostel room to re-heat up later for say, a snack or another meal? Gee, I'd hate to see ANY good food go to waste! I really would, even if it is as cheap as food seems to be down that way, where you are. I love fried fish. Maybe that is due to the fact that I am part-Southern on my father's side. 8) Damn, that sky tram looked to be going along at a pretty good clip, huh? I'd always be leery of a cable breaking and leaving one stranded up in the air, but ... that is most likely just me. I have to laugh at myself. With all of my damn fears, it's a wonder that I have gone to the places I have, actually, at all.

[@joelcollins5586]

GABE.... you should have checked out the new shorline by the waterfront. Penang is bulding islands and a Smart city. with new LRT and Skyscrapers

[@stevenlapidus2902]

Gabe - Off the wall question - when you do your typical room tours a TV is often present somewhere; how often do you actually watch one of these contraptions? Thanks.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I never turn on the TV. Literally can't remember the last time I watched TV while traveling. I just use my computer and watch youtube, netflix, etc.

[@yavor1]

Great video Gabriel but why you parked the car just in front of the house entrance 5:53 :)

[@Bitte66]

Beautiful monkies, view and nature , happy New year

[@leah2915]

Happy new year

[@leah2915]

Thanks

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Tanjung rhu is nice too.

[@elmertillogrande6893]

Just finished watching Kurt Kaz video with these crazy monkees!!

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Not sure if it is most popular though. There are many more islands. Perhentian ,redang, tioman are also popular

[@MilesTraveled]

That was some scary heights on the bridge

[@VisionofTomo]

Every dam time man. I miss you by a week or two

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Funny. You're on Langkawi now? Where to next?

[@VisionofTomo]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos back in Australia now Gabe. Honestly it's been crazy over the years how close I've come to bumping into you. 😅 It will happen eventually! Enjoy the rest of Malaysia and Thailand! Ps: Chiang Mai is booming right now!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Right on, sounds good. If you see me definitely say howdy. ✌🍻

[@nonidell9764]

Dogs ❤ monkeys 😂 … thanks for your blog it’s therapeutic for me ❤.. new subby and liked your channel 😍

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Great, glad to hear it, thanks for subbing.

[@theadventuresofbrockinthai4325]

And people ask me why I live in Thailand? All I have to do is point to a video like this.

[@Wildone371]

I see they drive on the left side of the road might be worth a visit and rent a motorcycle 🏍️

[@microsatellites]

Hi Gabriel. Great video. Are you travelling to Kota Kinabalu?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Not on this trip, but I've been there before: www.youtube.com/@gabejedmo/search?query=Kota%20Kinabalu

[@jacksondrake-lost]

Another excellent curious crawl!! Skybridge was amazing... prices a little too high but that's the way it goes sometimes. Still would balance out to cheap overall! Ready for Thailand!

[@lizcarlyle2477]

Hello from NCal. Wonderful video with Gibbons along the road! Do you need a sim card to activate your phone in every country to look at maps? Looking forward 2 more videos. Thank u.🐒

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I have T-Mobile which works internationally.

[@lizcarlyle2477]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Good 2 know. Thanks. Heavy rains in NCal.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

South east asia was originally hindu/buddhist as proven in the bujang valley historical site. Older than angkor wat, borobudur and prambanan

[@Steve-318]

Those are young rocks compared to the Baraboo ranges 1.5 billion.

[@ashtriana1]

From the tombstone it looks like it's about 600 - 900 years ago. And that would be the only stonework of the tomb, no more...

[@MalaysiaPhilip]

She had you there with the car/bike. I have been to Langkawi many times over the years and never even been stopped on a moped/motorbike. Granted, she might have been right, but you're unlikely to have been stopped. Basically you got the car price when you wanted a moped.

[@leah2915]

Are going to 🇫🇯

[@leah2915]

Thanks

[@millvee1005]

Haha, those aggressive monkeys looked like they had mustaches, a very beautiful island, very interesting.

[@paulhayes5576]

Just come across u again...5 years later.u inspired me to head to gokarna & hampi...great to see Ur see travelling about👍🌅

[@rivett310]

Love watermelon juice

[@prioritydotbuzz]

😍😍😍

[@johnschannel449]

THailand next and then Australia atlast

[@GudLawdHammercy]

How far ahead do you plan your travels?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Not far, usually just a few days. The exception is when I need an onward flight, such as when I entered Indonesia, because they require proof of another flight. So I had a flight booked to Australia for two weeks later, which I didn't end up taking. I booked the flight to Malaysia just a couple days in advance and booked my flight from Penang to Langkawi the day before.

[@GudLawdHammercy]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos That is awesome 😎 Love that you "Just Go" to places and do things most would plan ahead for months. Keep sharing memories!

[@robcanad]

@@GudLawdHammercy With internet this day and age there is no need for months of advanced planning. I usually book my first night's hotel from the airport and then plan my vacation on the go, that way I'm not stuck with a rigid schedule.

[@StevenHeapRecipes]

Beautiful island but Perhentian, Redang or Tioman or even Pangkor island were my favourite in Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@ashtriana1]

Well the first three islands are closed right now due to monsoon season.... Pangkor is not very well known, thus it is hard to get there accept for bus n ferries

[@Redmi-xu1yo]

So many frenz 🙈🙉🙊

[@sally2869]

Alcohol is cheap in langkawi. Many foreigners rent a bike in langkawi. Not sure why she insisted you took a car. Avoid pantai cenang if you want to eat. Go for street food instead or small food stall. Night market is the place to find cheap food. Many Thai/malay in langkawi. So finding Thai food is easy. Enjoy your trip to koh lipe.

[@millerlite502]

Gabe why do you put the annoying music in the scenes we want to hear the sound of the place😎

[@EGO0808]

Langkawi’s skybridge is phenomenal, other than that there is nothing to see or do on Langkawi. Beaches are mediocre and the sea is murky most of the times. East coast peninsular Malaysia (Redang, Perhentian) or Sabah / Sarawak has much clearer water, spectacular beaches, wildlife and so much more.

[@deedt8279]

Do you need visa for it ??

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I didn't need a visa for Malaysia. It might depend on your passport, so you should search online to find specific information.

[@jillmalo1698]

I got attacked by a monkey in the Penang Botanical garden so I no longer think they are cute. Fortunately my son screamed at him before he bit my exposed calf. I am glad you went up the gondola to show us about it.

[@mr.sts.p]

Wow so many beatiful Islands in Indonesia! 👍😀

[@aNt1P414tAO]

Langkawi island is in Malaysia, not Indonesia.

[@mr.sts.p]

@@aNt1P414tAO Ok is not Malaysia part of Indonesia mm maybe im wrong!

[@aNt1P414tAO]

Malaysia is a different country altogether.

[@mr.sts.p]

@@aNt1P414tAO Ok 👌 Happy new year! 🦞

[@aNt1P414tAO]

@@mr.sts.pHappy new year 🎉😊

[@mattiaspaajanen7545]

It's the alcohol tax in Malaysia that made the drinks expensive..

[@pasqualeabarno]

👍👍👍

[@Steve-318]

Why is her tomb 7 foot 7 inches long, ancient giants? 🤨😉never know.

[@calvincrane]

Here is the dog relaxing area - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKCchpdtppiAl68

[@paulmcloughlin8527]

✌️

[@JosieB76]

Some monkeys stole my packet of salt n vinegar crisps when i was on the Gibraltar rock 😅

[@gertjanvandermeij4265]

0:21 ...... What to do ? Just put the medal to the metal !!!

[@oliversmith6441]

Cars are safer but I have heard you say before it is difficult to rent a scooter without a license, don't want to teach you to suck eggs! but maybe you should invest in a bike license ❤

[@gsd8225]

Gabriel i hate criticizing you but the background music is putting me off your videos, mate. Sorry.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

The better behave monkeys are those with white ring around the eyes

[@Burevestnik9M730]

Can you please create a map of your yearly travels so that we can quickly find info when we want to visit one of the places your explored?

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Langkawi has 99 islands

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

👍😁🐒

[@keangwooichoo6138]

That is too much food for 1 person. Just take away if you cannot finish it

[@andiaco2063]

Live in Bali more cheap..Bali more beatiful and safety

[@rimzalia1362]

...Enjoy the cheap alcohol there...

[@auliandabahri5179]

Not Nasi Camper but Nasi Champ poor..

[@oldylady4559]

Why are you living my dream, are you recording my dreams then living them or what ?

[@paradise6606]

Malaysia isn't that cheap any longer.

[@MickAstoria]

Why haven't you learned a second language?

[@Burevestnik9M730]

I have a feeling she double-crossed you to up sell higher price service. Police to go after a tourist in a tourist country? No way. I would risk $68 just to prove my point.

[@dmt8091]

Maybe she gave the right advice. Everybody needs vehicle's licence here including locals, or the police will summons you. In case of accidents etc it will be covered.