There are many hidden treasures in Terengganu
I find it hard to say no to nature trips with Nature Guide John Chan. Once strangers, we have come to know each other better. The one thing we have in common is probably the fact that we like to explore the jungle, especially in the more remote and less known places in Malaysia. We have visited quite a number of places together but the road trip to Lake Kenyir, Terengganu turned out to be a very rewarding experience indeed.
First of all, here are some travel tips for those traveling in the state of Terengganu. One… rent a car. Public transport will cost you an arm to get to Terengganu’s hidden treasures. Secondly, throw away that itinerary…there’s just too many things to see! If you are a nature lover with thirst for adventure, this state of Malaysia will astound you many times over.
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Continue reading Road trip with Malaysian nature guide John Chan: Part I
This is nature guide HappyYen. He is one of the most interesting persons I have ever met in the jungle to be honest. Our paths first crossed at Chilling Waterfall in Kuala Kubu Baru. The next time around, we met in the jungles of Ulu Sendat during a bush course. Then there was the trip to the waterfalls in Simpang Pulai and Sungai Nenggiri. He kept on popping up whenever I am heading out into the bush.
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My leech sock and my boots
This is a continuation to my recent Perlus waterfall trip. After my first trip to Perlus, I realize that I had to take extra gear with me. Leeches are aplenty along the trail to Perlus. They are everywhere. So…leech sock is a must this time. I make do without socks, tucked my pants in and had the leech socks up.
Yup…I have my jungle boots on. It’s the only pair of shoes that will actually give me the support and grip that I need on the trail. The trail is mostly wet, muddy and slippery. Other things I packed extra for this trip was my UHF radio and my GPS. I want to record the route as much as I can.
Cars were parked at local Orang Asal’s house. Sali was not around but his porcupine friend finally decides to show itself. It came out, though I doubt to greet the morning’s visitors, grabbed some fruits and quickly ran back to its hole in the cement walled ‘compound’.
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Continue reading Perlus waterfall, PART 2
