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: vacation
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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Sabah’s siren call
Words & images by Casey Ng
If northern Sabah is a woman, I want to marry her.
She has natural beauty, cultured and hell can she dresses up. And although she may not be singing all the high notes of 21st century, she has enough to take one’s senses off with an oomph.
The sun sets in Marudu [...]
Posted: June 8th, 2009 under Malaysia - Maps & travel tutorials.
Tags: accommodation, Borneo, culture, heritage, Sabah, self drive, self guide, self tour, travel guide, 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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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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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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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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Websites and links for planning a Malaysian vacation
A mix bag of websites to help you take a stab at planning your own holiday in Malaysia.
Posted: May 3rd, 2008 under Malaysia - For beginners.
Tags: accommodation, hotel, KLIA, LCCT, public transport, rail, travel, vacation
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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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