Visiting Taman Negara in Malaysia
Update 2024: I took this trip several years ago. Prices may have increased meanwhile, but I left them here anyway, because they will still give you an idea of what you can expect. Taman Negara is…
Update 2024: I took this trip several years ago. Prices may have increased meanwhile, but I left them here anyway, because they will still give you an idea of what you can expect. Taman Negara is…
How I learnt about the "People of the Jungle" or the Orang Rimba? It was my second time in Sumatra, and I was staying in Bukittinggi (for the second time already). This time, I was looking…
Gunung Leuser is one of the largest and most famous nature reserves not only in Sumatra, but in the whole of Indonesia. It is also a UNESCO world heritage site. It is one of the very few places all over the world, where you can see orangutans in the wild, in their natural habitat.
An extensive guide to what to do and see in Kuching, Malaysia. Includes festival, sights and museums, accommodation, food, day trips from Kuching and other practical info with prices and tips, and lots of photos.
Rafflesia is one of the largest flowers of the world, of which there are several types. The plant is parasitic, has no stem, roots or leaves, and takes its "food" from a vine that it grows…
The culture, religion, housing and daily life of the Mentawai. Who is the shaman and who can become one? What is a mentawai house like? More info on Mentawai tattoo, marriage and other aspects of life among the Mentawai.
A trip to the villages of the Mentawai tribes in Siberut, Indonesia. With lots of photos, tips and advice on how to get there and what you can expect to see. A wonderful experience, and one that you are not likely to forget.
1. What is Bako National Park, where is it and why should you visit? Bako National Park is one of the more famous nature parks in Borneo. It is a rather small area, about 30 square…
This is a photo gallery of Taman Negara national park in Malaysia.
The following photos were taken in Taman Negara national park in Malaysia. All of them of tree trunks, roots and lianas. If you want to learn about Taman Negara, read this other post with lots of…
One of the most interesting sights for nature lovers in Penang is the Tropical Spice Garden, very near Batu Ferringhi. If you are staying in Georgetown, like most visitors do, you can either take a taxi…
There's so much talk about the Cameron Highlands that I was really looking forward to it when I decided to stay for several months in Ipoh, which is the nearest large city. But when I read…