Walking up Sri Bintang proved to be one the shorter hikes I have been on, covering a distance of just 3.3km in just under 90 minutes. Nonetheless, it was a good workout with 3 ‘peaks’ of 150m woven into the route. The trail is referred to as Sri Bintang by nearby residents as the trail …
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11km trail a comfortable walk that offers scenic views of Klang Gate reservoir and KL skyline.It was the perfect morning for a hike. Cool, cloudy, with no threat of rain. Getting there was a breeze, 20 minutes of clear roads from the KL City Centre to Zoo Negara. Even locating the trail head was easy …
Confessions of a first-time half marathoner “It’s impossible.” said pride “It’s risky.” said experience “It’ pointless,” said reason “GIVE IT A TRY.” whispered the heart After completing my first ever 10km at the SCKLM 2013, I had no intention of participating in another race. So how did I end up signing up for the Half …
Guaranteed dragon sightings On the last day of my 6D/5N KOMODO Island dive trip on a liveaboard, we stopped at Rinca Island to see the legendary Komodo Dragons, native to Indonesia. After 5 days and 16 dives, we had accumulated over 12 hours of no-fly-time, so this was a good way to pass time until …
Today, all of 8 main temples and 8 small shrines in the inner zone are reconstructed Deciding to be adventurous, we took the bus to Prambanan from Maliosboro. This was recommended by a waiter at dinner the night before. We arrived after an hour’s ride and made out way on foot to the temple complex. …
Organising my Nepal trip was very easy thanks to Himalaya Heart. All I did was give Shital my dates and list of must-see places, and he designed a customised itinerary for me. Despite travelling solo, I was well looked after by Anil & Krishna (guide & porter) who were attentive in ensuring my comfort throughout …
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