Set against a backdrop of limestone hills jutting randomly out of endless miles of flat paddy fields as far as the eye can see, Perlis' unique attractions range from rustic rural life, unspoilt nature & countryside to quaint fishing villages and traditional Malay food. Visitors game enough to venture this far north to the smallest …
I didn't expect to see so many trees (banana, papaya, palm oil, coconut) just driving around the countryside. I don't mind doing this once in a while. said Mum on our April road trip to Kuala Selangor & Sekinchan 16 May 2024This time around, we decided on Tanjung Sepat, a small seaside fishing village famous …
Each evening at dusk, birds fly over Sungai Perak in flocks, heading home to roost on Pulau Bangau Bird Sanctuary. This daily performance of gliding birds by the thousands, lasts for about half an hour and is best seen on a river safari with panoramic views of the sky/river culminating with a glorious sunset. 7 …
Rolling Hills of Tea Tea and Cameron Highlands has a long history, going way back to the 1920s, even before its development as a hill station. Today, it is the largest tea growing region in Malaysia, with tea plantations draped around its hills and valleys. Visiting a tea plantation should be on everyone's to-do-list!During our …
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Taman Tugu Forest Trails City folks can now have a delightful morning walk / hike surrounded by the green wilderness of a secondary forest, in the heart of the city. I had the privilege to join a private guided tour that was both fun and educational. Starting from the Nursery Entrance, we followed numbered Checkpoints …
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 …
Fun to climb and so instagrammable Just 15 minutes out of Melaka city, Malaysia now has its very own desert!Stretched out over a vast expanse of reclaimed land, the man-made dunes is a result of many piles of sand left behind by abandoned beachfront projects, from a decade ago. Having totally enjoyed my first dune …
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