BEING just a 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur, Janda Baik is popular for countryside hash runs. Set amid a small valley bounded by a thick rainforest, its natural features include picturesque streams and cool rushing brooks of waterfalls. Though I had helped to recce the site two weeks earlier, I decided to run on the …
I had heard about a waterfall that pours into an Olympic-sized pool in Bentong, Pahang and set out to find this hidden gem. It is only a 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur followed by a 1.5-hour hike that rewards hikers with the unforgettable experience of a waterfall lagoon in the middle of the forest. Perting Falls, …
Beef Noodle with a difference First, there is no Menu or price list. Only 1 dish is served - the signature beef noodle. The waitress efficiently takes your order by reeling out a series of q’s • dry / soup? • Big / Small? • Add-on beef balls? We decided to try beef noodle (dry) with beef balls …
A hike up Gunung Angsi seemed like the perfect way to round off my beach holiday in Port Dickson. With minimal traffic on the road, we got to the Ulu Bendol Recreational Forest in Kuala Pilah in just under an hour. Visitors are required to check-in at the Ranger Office where a RM5 entry fee …
Getting to a waterfall usually involves some sort of a hike but Chamang waterfall in Bentong is an exception, requiring almost zero effort. It is one of the easiest waterfalls to get to, as you can drive right up to the majestic falls, hearing its thunderous roar from the carpark. Another 20 steps and you …
Short hike to amazing views I revisited Broga Hill and was pleasantly surprised by the more people-friendly route to the summit. There are also many more rope-assisted sections, compared to my previous trip in 2014. The hill with lalang appears to have recovered from the ravages of a forest fire in February 2015. While some hike up …
Lovely hotel, delightful stay I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Sada Hotel. No qualms to recommend to others. The well-appointed room is tastefully done, with earth tone walls to match the timber and teak wood furniture. I liked the spaciousness complete with modern amenities (and enough sockets for charging electronic devices), housed within a distinctly …
Hiking at night offers a whole new experience and it is a great way to escape the crowds and the heat while taking in a different view of the city. In the dark, the same old trails of Bukit Kiara become totally different and unfamiliar and I was nervous the first time I joined a …
Septuagenarian gets his thrills and keeps healthy through hiking“My name is Ho Wah Ying and my jungle name is Dragon Ho.” That is how I met Sifu Ho, a legend in the hiking community. Hiking has no age limit and Sifu Ho is living testament to this. He has been hiking for more than 50 …
Kow Po Coffee Shop Was in Bentong over the weekend, had ice kacang on the way in, again on the way out, the next day. The ice kacang may look ordinary, but the taste is just right. Not too sweet or over creamy, the usual ingredients (plus cendol, pineapple) and very fresh. Best of all, …
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