Every so often I feel and give in to the call of the wastelands. For the next 2 hours, I not only enjoy a totally good workout but also make new discoveries with each subsequent visit. The 'equipment' at the outdoor gym has been upgraded ala-Flintstones! Across the gym, the discovery of a 3-tier vertical …
Last August, while on a beach holiday in Kuantan I did not expect to find hiking trails accessible directly from the beach at Teluk Cempedak, along the boardwalk to Teluk Tongkang. I later learnt that Bukit Pelindung forest reserve is a popular recreational ground for city folks, offering a small network of trails through the …
I first visited Siem Reap in 2001. I returned 15 years later to participate in the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon (AWHM) on 4 December 2016. The idea of running through the ruins of Angkor Wat was irresistible. The flat course allayed anxieties of not completing the race, allowing me to truly savour the novelty …
I normally post unique experiences of an event, focusing on mostly the good parts with areas of improvement where applicable. This is one of the few occasions where I am sharing a less-than-positive experience, where the negatives outweigh the positives. Starting with the good bits, my run buddy and I signed-up for this all-female run …
I revisited Cape Rachado for a sunset hike to Bukit Batu Putih. The shortest and most direct way is via the road to the lighthouse, from the entrance of the forest reserve. At the base of the lighthouse, the Bukit Batu Putih trailhead is on the right, a short 300m trail with gentle inclines and …
When the getting to a trail head / hike site takes longer than the actual hike itself, my usual response is a 'No'. But there are exceptions.The 2-hour road drive from KL to Wave Rock at Bukit Baginda, Batu Kikir followed by the 1 hour up, 40 mins down hike, was totally worth it. The …
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Malaysia is blessed by beautiful rainforests with spectacular hiking trails. Ranging from easy to challenging, hikers are sure to find something suited to their fitness level. To read hiking articles published in Star Metro Click Here WALK ON THE WILD SIDE A depraved city bumpkin, Phoenix Trails plays catch-up with back-to-nature pursuits that was sorely …
Dundgobi, Middle Gobi province, Mongolia I can hike these rocks all day! That thought crossed my mind when Baga Gazriin Chuluu ‘pile of rocks’ came into view. Arranged in a unique formation, Mother Nature has stacked together flat layers of granite rocks to form towers, ridges and columns, wind-polishing the granite canyon rock faces into …
Multi-tier falls with natural jacuzzi Located less than 4 km away from the more popular Kanching Falls along Jalan Rawang, Templar Park Forest Reserve consists of multi-tiered waterfalls, streams, jungle trails and a natural pool. It is less visited and has fallen into a state of disrepair and neglect. BUT, if you are after peace …
Bukit Beruang in Melaka, better known as Bear Hill to regular hikers, is a favourite hiking spot for locals which offers a panoramic view of the city. The hill can be accessed from Taman Bunga Raya or Taman Muzaffar Shah. Either way, the loop offers a great workout with plenty of climbing up and down steep …
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