When I initially arrived on the doorstep of Hako Hotel in Mount Austin I had misgivings, but this no-frills boutique hotel grew on me.
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House Twenty Seven @ Johor Bahru
The construction boom in Johor’s state capital means that you won’t run short of places to stay in Johor Bahru, even during holiday season. But not all stays are created equally.
Tanjung Piai National Park: the southern tip of Continental Asia
I’m not being dramatic when I say my lust for adventure has taken me to the very ends of the earth, because Tanjung Piai in Tanjung Piai National Park is exactly that. At 1°15’34.80″ N 103°30’23.39″ E this Johor headland it the the southern most tip of the Asian mainland.
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Gunung Ledang hike via Asahan
The combination of post-hike euphoria of summiting and the passing of time can conspire to erase any memory of pain or at the very least downplay the discomfort. This may be why I remember the hike up Gunung Ledang via the Lagenda trail as a fun vertical obstacle course. And maybe it was. But I can categorically say that the hike up Ledang via Asahan is not. Sure there’s rock climbing and ladder runs, but coming after an already long and arduous hike, this is the route for hikers who are keen to push themselves.
Gunung Ledang hike via Sagil
Whichever direction of attack you take up Gunung Ledang, Johor’s highest peak is the ultimate obstance course. There are stairs and ladders to climb, rope work to complete and cut off times to meet in order to make the peak. And I haven’t even mentioned the scenery. Continue reading Gunung Ledang hike via Sagil
Muar day trip
Not to be mistaken for the district of the same name, Muar or Bandar Maharani as it’s called, in honour of Maharajah Abu Bakar’s consort, Maharani Fatimah, is having a bit of resurgence. Most come for its culinary specialities, but there’s more to Muar than satay breakfasts and mee bandung brunches.
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