I got my first taste of hiking in South Korea in 2016 at Jaunbong Peak, Dobongsan. The experience was so memorable I vowed to return, setting my sights on Baegundae Peak, which finally materialised on 11 September 2023. Highest point of Seoul At 836m (2,744ft), Baegundae Peak is 280m higher than the Lotte World Tower, …
I felt very small and insignificant when I hiked Bukit Cerakah. The vast openness of the area, coupled with gigantic trees, boulders, borderless grassy plains and endless rows of palm oil effectively reduced me to Liliputian size. The trail head is easily accessible from Persiaran Puncak Alam 11, immediately going uphill along a double track …
A glimpse of Mirror Lake from a week ago, inspired this 4-5 hour hike from Alam Budiman trailhead. The budgeted time was based on taking the most direct approach and omitting Bukit Sapu Tangan. Starting from the double-track Trail 10, we stayed on the lower contour for its more gradual incline though longer meander to …
My previous three visits to Shah Alam Community Forest (SACF) formerly known as Setia Alam Community Trails were in 2015, via Setia Ecopark. This is the first time I am accessing from Alam Budiman and hopefully, it will not take another 7 years for my next visit. View of Budiman Lake from Budiman Peak, fringed …
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Having successfully 'stumbled' onto the trail to Jalan Palimbayan, Kampung Sg Penchala towards Desa Park City and Bukit Sri Bintang on May 19, the plan was for Wendy to retrace the route with me. However, we missed the turning, did an extended 1km detour (indicated on right image) before reconnecting with the trail to our …
I finally resumed hiking in Malaysia, in February 2022.Following a 7-day home quarantine upon my return from the UK on January 19, I was immediately caught up with the Chinese New Year preparations and festivities. After 7 weeks of winter, these hectic 3 weeks allowed me to acclimatize to the heat and humidity. I also …
Force of NatureOn that unforgettable day 6 years ago, I was buffeted by gale force winds, as I walked on the headland, head bowed with hand clamped tightly on my cap. The Land’s End Peninsula has around 30 gale days per year and gales are most frequent in the winter months, with over 65% of …
Rowhill Nature Reserve to Caesar's Camp is a 6.0 kilometer loop trail located near Aldershot, Hampshire, England. Rated as moderate, the trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching. 9 January 2022On a rare sunny day, we decided on a bracing walk at Rowhill Nature Reserve for a change. After a …
Just last month, I said I was disinclined to travel due to Covid concerns. Within a week, I readied my 'detailed' travel documents, did all the necessary PCR tests and am now in the UK, to help out a family member. In between my family duties, I have been exploring nature trails in the neighbourhood. …
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 …
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