Tanjung Tuan has a new trail. Connecting the famous promontory’s Forest Trail with the Dutch Well trail, this relatively unknown route offers a blood-pumping 35 minute workout out and views from the hilltop of Pantai Keramat’s hidden cove.
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7 reasons you should visit Raptor Watch
Launched by the Malaysian Nature Society to celebrate the annual spring migration of raptors, this year Raptor Watch weekend takes place on March 14th and 15th. If you’ve never attended, here are 7 reasons why you should. Continue reading 7 reasons you should visit Raptor Watch
6 trails to try at Tanjung Tuan
For first time visitors to Tanjung Tuan Recreational Forest near Port Dickson, the most obvious walk this forest reserve offers is the punishing trek up its tarmac road to its lighthouse. But look closer and you’ll discover wooded trails that are short and easy to navigate, with scenic views, unspoiled beaches and historical landmarks.
11 beguiling boutique heritage stays in historical Melaka
A stay in a heritage building is a rare opportunity to experience historical architecture from the inside, admire ingenious adaptive reuse, and imagine what life may have been like for its former dwellers. Melaka has ample opportunity to do just that, with homes and former business premises in its UNESCO Heritage Zone that date as far back as the Dutch colonial era.
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6 reasons to hit up Tanjung Tuan
Tanjung Tuan. You’ve probably heard of it. And if you’ve travelled from the South by plane you’ve probably flown over it. But a lighthouse on a hill hardly sounds reason enough to get in your car, right? Then what about deserted beaches, forest trails and an annual spectacle that attracts nature lovers from across the region. Yes, that’s more like it. Here are 6 reasons why you should hit up Tanjung Tuan.
Bukit Batu Putih (PD) hike
For me, hiking is about the journey rather than the destination, and the reward is in summiting or completing the journey. But that’s not true of every hiker. I’ve plenty of hiking buddies who won’t sweat it out for anything less than a peak with a view from the top. If that sounds like you, then set your Waze for PD and make towards Bukit Batu Putih.
Rosa Malacca @ Melaka
Located on the other side of Padang Pahlawan just behind Melakaraya, Rosa Malacca’s modern boutique hotel is everything Bandar Hilir’s UNESCO Heritage city isn’t. And that’s what you’re gonna love about it.
Bukit Beruang Hike
Bears. They’re so cute and fluffy. Until you see their claws. You could say the same about the aptly named Bukit Beruang in Melaka. Directly translated from Malay to English as Bear Hill, at a mere 116.3 meters tall, it may sound tame but, depending on your route to its peak and back, it’s ferocity can vary.
White Sand Dunes @ Pantai Klebang, Melaka
Located approximately 20 minutes outside of Bandar Hilir (depending on traffic), Pantai Klebang is popular stretch of Melaka beach, known for its delicious coconut shakes and food truck businesses. It is also the site of some extensive, albeit photogenic, land reclamation.
Beach Combing @ Tanjung Tuan Beach
I had taken my nephew Kimi and niece Lily to Tanjung Tuan Recreational Forest for MNS’ annual Raptor Watch event with the promise of a day at the beach. After a short hike we arrived to find that the tide was out. That was the beginning of our discoveries….
POKOK KELAPA 