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Showing posts with label Trekking. Show all posts

In Search of Rafflesia in Gunung Gading • World Largest Flower ☏ +608 273 5144

Wikipedia photo
Since I was an elementary school child I was fascinated by the Rafflesia flower. I read about it in books. Measuring one metre across, the Rafflesia's magic is undeniable - it's the largest flower in the world and naturally thrills any curious child. 

Weekend Trek at Broga Hill & Gunung Tok Wan Malaysia with Adventure Village

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Day 1 - Friday

We assembled at Woodlands MRT station in Singapore on a Friday evening, before setting off for Broga Hill by coach via Johor Bahru CIQ (checkpoint).

Singapore to Broga Hill & Gunung Tok Wan Trekking Itinerary

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Wikipedia photo of Broga Hill

I am joining a trekking trip to Broga Hill and Gunung Tok Wan near Kuala Lumpur organised by The Adventure Village. Trekking is a hobby I like to indulge in whenever the opportunity arises. 

The highlights of this weekend escape are Broga Hill & Gunung Tok Wan, Titi town for traditional Hakka food, Kuala Selangor Firefly Park, and Ampang yong tau foo.

Tanah Aina Farrah Soraya Raub Pahang River Trekking

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I always enjoyed trekking trips as a form of exercise and a way to reconnect with nature. The river trek at Tanah Aina was an enjoyable experience. It's a short 3-4 hour, leisurely trek and easily managed by most young and old.