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Category Archives: Perak
Gunung Alai hike
The milky way by night, a blanket of clouds in the morning and an ethereal landscape by day; Gunung Alai serves up views, 24-7.
Pio Kopi @ Kampung Sumpitan, Lenggong
There’s something magical about slow travel, the quaint towns and local coffee shops…. As development tightens its grip and gentrification rolls on there’s a ticking clock on such experiences. That said, with great guilt I often hanker for a bougie latte.
Ban Loong Hotel @ Ipoh
Any property I choose to stay at has to be conducive to sleep. Location, location, location not so much. Ban Loong Hotel in the heritage district of Ipoh is a boutique stay that pairs both of qualities without compromising either.
M Boutique Hotel @ Kampar
A former tin mining hub and the scene of the infamous Battle of Kampar, I was in this eponymous college town in April to hike Gunung Bujang Melaka. Here’s where I put up for the night…
Laksa Lubuk @ Kuala Kangsar
Leleh, extra, meletop, viral. Opportunistic food operators and click-baity media bandy these words about with such reckless abandon they’re rendered meaningless. Which is why, when I sat down at the “viral” Laksa Lubuk a few kilometres outside of Kuala Kangsar, I was prepared to be disappointed….
Air Terjun Sungai Tebing Tinggi
Malaysia has the best roadside attractions. Yes, there are the grotesque concrete tributes to crops and animals (Bentong’s durian, Cameron Highlands’ strawberries and Sandakan’s gesturing crocodile). But the country is also blessed with natural wonders you should pull the breaks for. Air Terjun Sungai Tebing Tinggi on the outskirts of Lenggong is one of them.
Lata Puteh hike
When it comes to waterfalls, Perak slays. Thank its mountainous landscape for that. The Titiwangsa, Kledang and Bintang ranges are the source of countless watery fascinations. But most pale in comparison to the magnificent Lata Puteh.
Kayaking @ Tasik Chenderoh
SukaSuka Lake Retreat is located on the banks of Tasik Chenderoh and guests have access to kayaks. Venturing out to appreciate Lenggong Valley’s captivating scenery was definitely on the cards during my stay.
Merton Hotel @ Ipoh
Located off Jalan Raja Dr Nazrin Shah, a recent day-hike of Gunung Chabang, outside of Simpang Pulai presented the rare opportunity to stay at Ipoh’s Merton Hotel.
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