Mainly Hiking, Nature, and a little mix of Traveling
Mainly Hiking, Nature, and a little mix of Traveling
Lata Merkor waterfall, also known as Geruntum Falls, is located almost at the end of a road of a village in Gopeng, Perak. After our nearby hike at Bukit Batu Putih Gopeng and lunch at Gopeng Hill Asam Laksa, we visited this waterfall to refresh our energy. The road heading to Lata Merkor is a narrow one. While […]
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There is a hill called Bukit Batu Putih in Gopeng, Perak (not to be confused with the popular hiking spot in Port Dickson with the same name), that offers an easy hiking trail and nice scenic peaks along the way. No permit required but there is an entrance fee of RM3, collected by an elderly man across
Kuala Kubu Bharu is undoubtedly well known for its outdoor activities. Just at the KKB Waterfalls entrance itself, shares the starting point to many popular hiking spots such as Bukit Kutu, Gunung Rajah, Lata Makau, and of course, Lata Medang (these trails require permits to be applied in advance). Even if you don’t have a permit for
Lata Medang & Lubuk Mercu Hiking Guide | Kuala Kubu Bharu Waterfalls Read More »
Into the Mud Volcano in Malaysia Did you know, there are volcanoes that spit out cool mud, right in a village located in Limbang outskirt, Sarawak? Located about 37km from the town of Limbang, Kampung Meritam got its fame through these mud volcanoes but due to its proximity and lack of public transportation, the place
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Wilderness First Aid Kit for Hiking and Jungle Trekking This post explains what I pack into my first aid kit for hiking and jungle trekking, adapted from the book ‘Wilderness Medicine: Beyond First Aid (2012)‘, by Dr William Forgey. The information below serves only as a reference for the readers, as I am not an
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The Rawang Bypass hiking trail has gone viral in recent years and people started to climb to the peak of Bukit Batu / Bukit Kuari for the viewpoint of the Rawang Bypass Highway. Initially, I didn’t consider this viral trail as a ‘hiking spot’, but when my friends invited me there to buka puasa, I
Rawang Bypass | Bukit Kuari/Batu Sunset Hike & Cooking For Buka Puasa Read More »
Jerangkang Waterfalls, known as the big brother of the more popular Berkelah Waterfalls that is nearby. This is because Jerangkang Waterfalls has up to 43 tiers of waterfalls (according to the locals), while Berkelah has up to 7 tiers. The Jerangkang Falls are located along Sungai Jerangkang in Jerangkang Recreational Forest (Taman Eko Rimba Jerangkang),
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Bukit Chorocho in Kuala Kubu Bharu may not be as popular as the nearby Bukit Kutu, Gunung Gap & Ulu Semangkok, or Fraser’s Hill Pine Tree Trail, but it is a nice hiking trail to try. It takes around 2 hours to reach the peak of Bukit Chorocho, and another 2 hours or less for
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The small Pahang town of Merapoh, popularly known as the entry point for Taman Negara Sungai Relau, is also surrounded by iconic caves that make Merapoh a ‘caving paradise’ for adventurers. During our Gunung Tahan via Merapoh trip, our licensed nature guide, Abang Sabri, introduced us to Merapoh caving activities and stoked our interest. A few weeks
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Two days before my hike to Gunung Tahan via Merapoh, I headed North to explore Gua Musang, mainly for Bukit Gua Musang hiking, and to hunt for food around the small town of Gua Musang. Gua Musang is just North of Merapoh. So, instead of driving at midnight to climb Mount Tahan from Sungai Relau, I decided to stay
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