THIS SITE gives viewers a glimpse of the beautiful but unsung parts of Malaysia. As a social aid movement, fund generated from activities and adverts helps sustain OO’s operational cost and fund community projects in the Malaysian countryside.
OO is a nominee of 2008's Geotourism Award organized by National Geographic and Ashoka Changemakers. The award identifies and recognises organization that enhances the geographical character of a place: its environment, heritage, culture, aesthetics, and the well-being of its residents.
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Voluntary simplicity is living a life that is outwardly simple but inwardly rich. With less consumerism lifestyle, our ecological resource suffers less impact.
Tag: holiday
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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Ladies, go ahead and play
The jungle holds nothing back, neither do these ladies.
Recently we played host to an awesome group of intrepid ladies and they certainly showed the jungle what they are made of.
All were mommies with families living in KL. It was a female bonding trip planned weeks ahead to escape the shackles of city life.
Armed with “anything [...]
Posted: May 12th, 2009 under Conservation - Eco tourism, View - Guestbook album.
Tags: expatriate, hike, holiday, Ipoh, jungle trek, KL, Malaysia, sustainable, sustainable tourism, vacation
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Ecotourism - Separating the green from grey
All over the world, tourism businesses populate grey areas because they are the best to rake in profits. Straddling between black and white cause confusion and clueless tourists are always easy pickings.
Obviously, ethical holidaymakers are skeptical about the green trend. They don’t know whether it has legs to move inroads or is just a fad [...]
Posted: March 14th, 2009 under Conservation - Eco tourism, Malaysia - Maps & travel tutorials.
Tags: accommodation, eco consultant, eco friendly, environment, green living, holiday, Malaysia, responsible travel, sustainable, tourism, vacation
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Tutorial - How to use Kuala Lumpur city train links and stations
Revision Jan 2009. We will constantly keep track of rail link changes and update the diagram accordingly.
Whenever you visit Kuala Lumpur, you’ll return a seasoned traveler. Going crazy with train links and stations is as much part of the holiday as shopping and sightseeing. We are not proud of this but one of the [...]
Posted: December 1st, 2008 under Malaysia - Maps & travel tutorials.
Tags: holiday, KL, KL Sentral, KLIA, Kuala Lumpur, LCCT, map, Pasar Seni, Petaling Street, rail, self guide, self tour
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Borneo Sabah dive site Mabul - Less is always best
“I am personally unhappy because I believe that the place is best left untouched”. It is a pleasure to know that Tourism Minister Dato’ Azalina Othman has a good grasp on what makes ecotourism tick.
Today, it was reported in the news that the highest tourism authority in the country is taking it personal and [...]
Posted: November 21st, 2008 under Conservation - Eco tourism, View - Diary entries.
Tags: Borneo, conservation, eco friendly, ecology, environment, holiday, nature, Sabah, vacation
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Malaysian Travel Guide, Tips, Advice, Cost and Safety
No one tests the depth of a river with both feet. Don’t dive in as soon as you spot the cheapest deal. One must first and foremost decide whether the price is boon or bait.
More often than not, one can expect quality and comfort to go downhill in cheap stays or tours. Hence, understanding the [...]
Posted: August 3rd, 2008 under Malaysia - For beginners.
Tags: accommodation, guide, holiday, hotel, Malaysia, safety, tour, tour operator, travel
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Malaysian Travels - Going off the beaten path
Recently, Sean and Meaghan, a cheery Canadian couple on working assignment in Bangkok, took a 5 days break in Malaysia and decided to veer off into our turf Ipoh for some adventure after hearing about us from our past guests.
Getting up close with a jungle that has “legs”, the mangroves.
After the trip, Meaghan wrote:
“We really [...]
Posted: March 5th, 2008 under View - Diary entries, View - Guestbook album.
Tags: holiday, Ipoh, Malaysia
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Map and Tips - Self drive Malaysia
You would like to know that unlike most SE Asian countries, expatriates working in Malaysia drive themselves around without breaking a sweat and we believe a holidaymaker should have no problem too.
Fuel is considered the cheapest in the region. As of January 09, petrol/gasoline is sold at RM1.90 per liter and one do not need [...]
Posted: February 23rd, 2008 under Malaysia - Maps & travel tutorials.
Tags: holiday, Malaysia, map, road map, self drive, self guide, street map, travel, vacation
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Malaysia’s Demographic, Facts, Socio Politics .. all in a glance
Last Updated – 30th June 2009
Country
The Federation of Malaysia comprises Peninsula Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo.
Geographical Location
Located between 2º and 7º north of the Equator, Peninsula Malaysia is separated from the states of Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea.
To the north of Peninsula Malaysia is [...]
Posted: February 9th, 2008 under Malaysia - For beginners.
Tags: Borneo, holiday, Malaisie, Malasia, Malaysia, Maleisia, Maleizia, travel, vacation, weather
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