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Kota Damansara Community Forest (KDCF) | Hike to Denai Tiga Puteri

Easy, Malaysia / Jenn / 16 October 2021

Hiking to Denai Puteri Tiga Peak via Kota Damansara Community Forest Trails

Kota Damansara Community Forest Reserve (Taman Rimba Komuniti Kota Damansara), KDCF in short, is a community-managed low land forest. The community forest occupied almost half of Kota Damansara, and served as the lung of the urban city. A most special thanks to KOTA DAMANSARA COMMUNITY FOREST SOCIETY, for protecting and preserving this green space! KDCF is […]

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What To Bring For Long Travel / Hiking / Camping Trips

Nature / Jenn / 09 September 2021

Do you find yourself scratching your head every time you want to pack for your long travels? Here are some guidelines on what to bring for your trips. Please note that this packing list focuses on budget backpacking style traveling, with occasional hiking, jungle trekking and camping activities in mind. The list below serves only

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Trans Kiara – Sri Bintang (Reverse) | Sri Bintang Hill to Kiara Hill

Malaysia, Moderate / Jenn / 07 June 2021

Crossing between Bukit Sri Bintang and Bukit Kiara Long ago, Sri Bintang Hill used to be a part of the forest with Kiara Hill. It was then separated by the North-South Expressway flyover. Nevertheless, hiking activities to cross between these two areas are still very much doable. In fact, Trans Bintang Kiara trails have been regaining its

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Kiara Hill / Bukit Kiara Hiking | Points of Interest

Easy, Malaysia / Jenn / 07 June 2021

Kiara Hill is one of the most explorable dense forests surrounded by the urban city. Hikers can come here many times, yet still exploring new interesting trails and places every time. Even on the same trails, I always find new blooming plants that I have never seen before. If you are lucky, you could spot

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Setia Alam Community Forest Trail to Mirror Lake and Bukit Sapu Tangan

Easy, Malaysia / Jenn / 15 May 2021

When one talks about hiking in Setia Alam, the three things that always come into mind are: Setia Alam Community Trail, Bukit Sapu Tangan, and of course, the Mirror Lake that has gone viral. In this post, we will explore Setia Alam Community Trail, and the paths to reach both Bukit Sapu Tangan and the

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Bukit Kembara Hiking | A Better Mirror Lake + Rain Station Trail

Easy, Malaysia / Jenn / 17 April 2021

Bukit Kembara is a mini hill with both easy and steep tracks. It is a pretty popular hiking spot during the weekend, as you may find many cars parking along the side of the road. Other than the hiking trails, visitors often come here for the view at Empangan Tasik Hijau. Empangan Tasik Hijau is an

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Bukit Sri Bintang Hiking Guide | Sri Bintang Hill (aka Bukit Pelangi)

Easy, Malaysia / Jenn / 06 January 2021

The Sri Bintang Hill Trail is a popular hiking spot for the residents around the area of Bukit Sri Bintang. Although it is not as well known as other hiking spots in KL, such as Bukit Gasing or Apek Hill, there are always a good number of hikers around. It is a small area to explore with relatively

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Kiulu White Water Rafting | Grade 1-2 River Rafting

Easy, Malaysia / Jenn / 25 December 2020

Kiulu White Water Rafting offers an easy and fun ride. The ride is along the Class 1-2 rapids of the Kiulu River flowing through Tamparuli. While not as extreme as the famous Padas River, Kiulu White Water Rafting is suitable for beginners who want to get a feel of river rafting. Book here! Paddling downstream through

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Bukit Perahu / St Veronica’s Hill | A Short Hike At Tamparuli

Easy, Malaysia / Jenn / 29 November 2020

Located right beside the town center of Tamparuli, Bukit Perahu (also known as St Veronica’s Hill due to the church activities at the area) is a popular spot for the nearby residents to do a little hiking activities. There are two trails heading up to Bukit Perahu, but the one shown above gives more of

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Inobong Substation, Crocker Range | Discover The Salt Trail

Malaysia, Nature / Jenn / 27 November 2020

Inobong Substation is one of the substations around Crocker Range Park, which is the largest national park in Sabah with a vast mountain range. The meaning of substations here are the control posts surrounding the huge area of the protected forest, far away from one another as the area is too big. There are a

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