HIKE THE VOLCANIC MOUNT BROMO
The overall beauty of the mountain is, in short, out of the ordinary. Having escaped from the bustling city and endless workloads to hike this majestic volcanic mountain, although not…
ALMOST TO THE TOP, BUT… (TAMAN BOTANI NEGARA, SHAH ALAM)
A writer happily begins with a starting point and weaves his storyline from the very top. But hikes or treks begin at the base. It would have been best if…
MORE THAN MISSING PINEAPPLES
A tourist could be forgiven in thinking that Pineapple Hill or Bukit Nanas still bears this fruit that is known predominantly for its rich nutrients of manganese and Vitamin C.…
PUTERI SANTUBONG
Mount Santubong, standing at 810m (2658ft) above sea level is not an exceptionally high mountain, but legend has it that it is not as easily conquered as one assumed it…
CLIMBING THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR
“On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you…
BRAVE THE GRAVEYARD PASS
Standing at 5416m or 17,769ft above sea level, it is called the graveyard pass based on a tragedy on October 2014. Thorung La Pass is the highlight of the Annapurna…
THE MOSSY FOREST OF GUNUNG IRAU
Gunung Irau, one of the famous jungle walking trail in Brinchang town, Cameron Highlands, is the highest peak of the Brinchang town. At the height of 2,110 metres, the Mossy…
DISCOVER THE LITTLE KNOWN LONG BANGA
When we first heard of the name “Long Banga”, our mind prompted with lots of question marks. We were then being told that we are invited to the mysteriously exquisite…
ESCAPE TO THE LAND OF A HUNDRED HANDSHAKES
It has always been a dream of anyone to take a break from the urban sprawl and visit the relaxed countryside. A place where the air is cleaner, the views…
THIS ISN’T A HIKE. IT’S PUNISHMENT!
If anyone told you that Ayer Hitam Forest or more commonly known as Puchong Hill is an easy climb, think again. This interesting hill is nestled away from the not…