Tag: adventure
Making it to Maliau
First it hugs you, and then it kills you. The strangler fig is no pushover in the botanical kingdom. It best epitomises Darwinism’s “survival of the fitness”. A fully grown fig can choke the largest tree to death and takes over its place.
Yes, this is how we like our jungle – raw and full [...]
Posted: August 22nd, 2009 under Malaysia - Maps & travel tutorials.
Tags: accommodation, adventure, Borneo, conservation, nature, Sabah, safety, sustainable tourism, trek, wildlife
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To enjoy Orang Asli village, wear kilts
It’s not everyday we get to see Scots in kilts you know. Especially in Orang Asli village.
It was a smashing jaunt. Most importantly, OO says a big thank to Nick and the gang who flew in all the way from Scotland to see the hidden side of Malaysia. It was especially nice of them to [...]
Posted: June 12th, 2009 under View - Guestbook album, View - Photography tips.
Tags: adventure, Borneo, heritage, holiday, jungle, Orang Asli, photo, photo tour, vacation
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Rafflesia - A flower that plays dead
Think of Rafflesia as bohemian.
It possesses nothing, yet contrives to exist on that nothing at the expense of its host’s generosity. It has no root, stem, branch or leaf. Botanists are not sure whether to call it a plant or not. Though it shy away from view mostly, it is guided by ambition of “making [...]
Posted: January 16th, 2009 under Nature - Plants.
Tags: adventure, jungle, jungle trek, jungle trip, nature study, Rafflesia, rain forest, rainforest
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Mount Kledang Jungle-Based Learning Trek
Overview
It’s everyone’s dream to wander off into uncharted rain forest and immerse in its botanical wonders.
Well, let the experts help you learn and do it safely.
To intrepid hikers in the know, Kledang Range’s route “49” is an interesting trekking trail that passes uncharted territory and peculiar rainforest hoodoos. Take heart, we know the turf like [...]
Posted: September 15th, 2008 under Nature - Plants, Nature tour packages.
Tags: adventure, eco tour, jungle, Malaysia, nature tour, rainforest, sustainable tourism, tour guide, tour operator
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Tour Package - Rafflesia Flower Deep Jungle Trek & Orang Asli Village
Overview
Towering trees rise from the floor to sky. Shady creek flowing with pristine water. The intricate ecosystem shares its gems in every nook and corner, offering unmatched experience for nature explorers - and once such fine example is the Rafflesia bloom.
The exotic and mysterious Rafflesia bloom has always fascinated intrepid adventurers. Now, one can enjoy [...]
Posted: August 21st, 2008 under Nature tour packages.
Tags: adventure, eco tourism, jungle guide, jungle trek, nature, rain forest, sustainable tourism, tour, trekking
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Finding good tour operators and jungle guides in Malaysia
We don’t think people should visit the rainforest just because everyone is doing it. The place deserve more respect, and finding a good local guide to make the experience educational and worthwhile is a prerequisite - not to mention safety.
Money, or lack of it, is an important part of vacation planning. Yes, without doubt, cheap [...]
Posted: May 3rd, 2008 under Conservation - Eco tourism, Jungle travel tales & tips, Malaysia - For beginners.
Tags: adventure, jungle expert, jungle guide, Malaysia, safety, tour guide, vacation, wildlife
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