Tag: jungle trek
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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Going wildside in Malaysia
Rugged places, flower patches and a whole lot of leeches. “Now I know why you asked for our weight, height and fitness when we signed up for this trek”, quipped Kasey between huffing and puffing on the gruesome uphill trail.
We recently hosted a lovely couple, Kasey and Michele from New Jersey US, into raw [...]
Posted: March 23rd, 2009 under View - Diary entries, View - Guestbook album.
Tags: Ipoh, jungle trek, Malaysia, nature, Orang Asli, Rafflesia
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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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Jungle trekking enjoyed shaken and stirred
There is no way to know how crazy jungle travel is until your legs lurch to a stop in a mud hole - and that’s the normal ones, says the guide.
Also, being at the bottom of the jungle food chain can be a scary thought. Ending up as lunch for some carnivourous wildlife - not [...]
Posted: January 12th, 2009 under Jungle travel tales & tips.
Tags: jungle survival, jungle trek, jungle trip, leeches, Malaysia, national park, Orang Asli, trekking, wildlife tour
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Malaysian jungle survival tips
On a sunny day in June 2005, a family decided to go trekking in a jungle near Fraser Hill. Four boys lost their way and were finally found after 2 days of searching in the 8,000 sq m jungle with the help of police force and the special Senoi Paraaq trekkers.
People getting lost in the [...]
Posted: October 22nd, 2008 under Jungle travel tales & tips.
Tags: jungle expert, jungle guide, jungle survival, jungle trek, Malaysia, rain forest, rainforest, safety, trekking, wildlife
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Downsizing your comfort to less than 10kg
Flight fare to Malaysia - RM2,300 …. ka-ching !
Jungle adventure tour package - RM800 …. ka-ching !
What to pack …… clueless
Everyone knows how to fill up the luggage for a holiday trip to snazzy beach resort or urban destination but scores very low when it comes to going off grid.
Ok, to be fair, one need [...]
Posted: August 27th, 2008 under Jungle travel tales & tips.
Tags: jungle guide, jungle survival, jungle trek, jungle trip, leech, Malaysia, safety, self tour, tourist, vacation
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Malaysian leech rule #1 - Don’t scream for your guide
Nobody like leeches. While trekkers never loose more than a few drops of blood to leeches every trip, their reputation make first-timers to the jungle cringe like they are dealing with Dracula.
If you walk into a jungle and see lots of them, your guide has made good his promise of untouched wilderness. See, leeches shy [...]
Posted: August 21st, 2008 under Jungle travel tales & tips.
Tags: guide, jungle, jungle trek, leech, leeches, Malaysia, rain forest, rainforest
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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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Malaysian rainforest welcomes the Danes
THE DANES are people we’d gladly go on a retreat over and over with, anytime.
After spotting our blog a few months ago followed by a bout of email correspondence, last week, Louise, Lene, Martin and Jonas wiggled their way to Malaysia to enjoy an overnight romp. Coincidently Ken Yeh, founder of the famed Marrayeh Architects, [...]
Posted: July 25th, 2008 under View - Diary entries, View - Guestbook album.
Tags: jungle trek, Orang Asli, rainforest, travel
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Tour Package - Teja Deep Jungle Hike & Trek Adventure (2d/1n overnight)
Overview
More than edging travellers to the Malaysia’s wild frontier, we reveal deeper meaning of conservation, non-intrusive and low impact outdoor adventure.
Teja aboriginal reserve is unsung and teeming with wonders of tropical nature. So captivated by its beauty and biodiversity, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has declared this hidden pocket a natural heritage and has spearheaded [...]
Posted: June 11th, 2008 under Conservation - Eco tourism, Nature tour packages.
Tags: accommodation, Ipoh, jungle, jungle guide, jungle trek, Malaysia, rainforest, sustainable tourism, tour guide, wildlife
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