Maybe it is the high oxygen content, maybe it is a latent primordial gene; whatever it is, I love the rainforest. Which is surprising because I hate being hot and sticky, and I’m not too keen on over-exerting myself. Still, there is something about exploring land that has not been changed by...
Bursting with excitement I arrived at Kuala Tahan, the base camp for the Taman Negara Park. At over 130 million years old the Taman Negara, Malay for "National Park," is one of the oldest rainforests in the world. It’s located in the middle of peninsular Malaysia and is filled with strange...
Malaysia really is a gourmet’s paradise. For those who seek adventure for their taste buds, this is the place to be. The harmonious coexistence of the three main races of Malaysia, the Malays, Indians and Chinese has contributed to the diversity and multitude of tastes found in Malaysia. The...
VISITING THE HEADHUNTER’S LONGHOUSE
A Journey into Borneo and a short stay at an Iban longhouse
The Iban are an energetic people who live a communal way of life. Once feared as the Head Hunters of Borneo, the Iban today are very friendly, good humoured and generous people.
During the...