Our second full day in Malaysia brought more excursions in Langkawi. Half the group braved some monsoon rains and were rewarded with a stunning 7.5-mile bike ride through rice paddies. The other half decided to get a view from the sky, as they ascended to one of Langkawi’s highest points, via gondola.
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- 23 Aug 2024
Langkawi, Malaysia, 8/23/2024, National Geographic Orion
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Mike Desiderio, Naturalist/Expedition Diver
Born and raised outside Philadelphia; Mike spent his childhood playing around at his family's gymnastics facility. From camping with his family throughout the US to annual ski trips to Park City Utah, he has always had an affinity for the outdoors. H...
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