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Tag: Malaysia

A Majestic Discovery of Malacca, Malaysia

Explore Malacca in style, the jewel of Malaysia with its fascinating multicultural architecture, gastronomy and history.

Eye to eye with Borneo’s most endangered primates in Tanjung Datu & Bako NP [Sarawak]

Text & photographs: Claire Lessiau & Marcella van Alphen Surrounded by humongous trees resembling the walking trees from the Lord of the Rings, I abruptly stop when I hear an unfamiliar sound in the canopy towering us in the dense coastal rainforest of the remote Tanjung Datu National Park. I exchange a glance with our…

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Up river in Borneo with head-hunting tribes and wild orangutans

Embark on a long-tail boat to travel deep into the Bornean jungle for a stay with the former head-hunting tribes and search for orangutans. Where tradtion, culture and wildlife meet in an immersive and sustainably run ecotourism project.

Exploring Mulu: from caves to pinnacles in the heart of Borneo

On the Malaysian part of Borneo lies a pristine gem for wildlife fanatics, archaeologists and adventurers alike; the remote Gunung Mulu National Park:: vast cave systems, stunning pinnacles, scenic rivers, rich biodiversity in its rainforest…

8 top experiences from rainforest to coral gardens on Gaya Island, Borneo

Explore the best of Borneo from its rainforest to coral reefs on Gaya Island, Sabah.

Navigating the Tembeling River to explore Malaysia’s Taman Negara National Park

Is very popular and peninsular Malaysia premier’s national park Taman Negara worth a visit?

Top 9 essential experiences in George Town & Penang

From the best food in Malaysia to a fascinating history, from colourful districts to vintage street art, and world’s oldest rainforest, don’t miss out on George Town!

The Cameron Highlands: Tea, Secret Agents, and Erratic Development

The cooler Cameron Highlands are one of the top destinations of peninsular Malaysia. Stay away from its erratic real estate developments and discover its spy stories & photogenic tea plantations!

11 fun & interesting facts about Kuala Lumpur

A fascinating melting pot of cultures, Kuala Lumpur is a bustling metropolis well worth a visit. Learn more about it through these fun facts!

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💦 While water is very sparse in the Karoo, one of the largest dams in South Africa can be found in the Tankwa Karoo NP. However, this water has a very high sulphur content and cannot be drunk without being seriously filtered. 🤩 Surprisingly, the harsh environment of the Tankwa Karoo national park is teeming with wildlife! ❓Many of you asked us if it was really that easy to set up camp, so we decided to show you what it takes from arrival to being ready for sundowners! ⚠️ The @tracks4africa map does not lie: 4x4 only track! 🤩 Some places are not easy to reach, and sometimes it’s more about the journey than the destination… Yet, some magical sights have both! 🧭 This overlanding adventure is new for us, and we tackled it as we are preparing a big overlanding expedition in Namibia in a few months time…

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