There is nothing like having your very own neighbourhood hill for some light recreation to enjoy the fresh air and to de-stress. For Bukit Bandaraya and Bangsar folks, Federal Hill fits the bill to a 'T' as this natural mood booster is located literally at their doorstep. An 18-acre secondary forest, Federal Hill now boasts …
Our final day in Mongolia culminated with a day tour of Terelj National Park and the Genghis Khan (Chinggis Khaan) Equestrian Complex. Mongolia's SwitzerlandSurrounded by snow-capped mountains, pristine alpine scenery, forest, rivers and wide open valleys covered with wildflowers, it felt like I was in Switzerland! Terelj National Park is the third largest protected area …
On the final day of our 10-day Central Mongolia and Gobi roadtrip as the Russian Loaf ate up swathes of open steppe, my anticipation kept building throughout the 4-hour journey. Our destination was the Hustai National Park, to see the world's last truly wild horses roaming freely, in its natural habitat. TAKHI – THE LAST …
Following the completion of Phase 1 in 2017, the River of Life (RoL) project in the heart of the city has transformed the muddy Klang river into a scenic waterfront, with vibrant spaces for people to enjoy the outdoors. The river confluence area has been given a new lease of life with proper walkways, restored …
Founded in 1586, Erdene Zuu (100 Treasures) is the oldest surviving Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. Over the years, the monastery went through periods of neglect, as well as periods of great revivals and prosperity. Erdene Zuu was perpetually in a state of fortification - building enclosure walls as protection against multiple invasions by Dzungar soldiers. Each …
Malaysia's Tallest Highway I have travelled on the Rawang Bypass once, in 2018. The experience was truly amazing, especially on the elevated portion, cruising past the forest canopy at eye level.Recently, when stunning views of Rawang Bypass from Matt Hill (Bukit Matt) went viral, I wanted in on the action. From Kuala Lumpur, is it …
We did not see it coming. A beautiful lake and an inactive volcano in the same location. Seemingly separated by an invisible line, the extreme beauty of the two environments could not be more different. An extinct volcano dominates the barren landscape while adjacent to it lies a beautiful lake - giving life to plants, …
I had the best guided hike to Bukit Lanjan courtesy of fellow blogger / hiker Janstu who shares that the trails literally 'start from my front door, so to speak'. For a comprehensive background on Bukit Lanjan and its development todate, be sure to read Janstu's blog here, including how the recently opened Community Trails …
Our Central Mongolia & Gobi Desert adventure is best described as a daily routine of hitting the steppe / grassland after breakfast, driving 5 - 6 hours to the next attraction spot before settling down for the night in a nomadic Ger. Day 3 had a most welcomed deviation. Enroute to Yolyn Am, we stopped …
Street art continues its invasion into many parts of Kuala Lumpur, popping up in the most unlikely places, enlivening neighbourhoods. The simple act of transforming a dingy wall into a beautiful work of art can produce a positive feeling and evoke emotional responses from the community. I have included some of the newer murals spotted …
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