Kuala Sepetang, a picturesque fishing village just outside of historical Taiping in Perak, isn’t merely a convenient detour for visitors to Ipoh. Formerly known as Port Weld and the location of the country’s first railway line, it’s an eco-destination that will beguile seafood lovers, nature buffs and appreciators of heritage trades in equal measure.
Continue reading 8 reasons why Kuala Sepetang should be your next destination
Fresh seafood, sunset selfies, sky mirror photo opportunities and a rare Blue Tears phenomenon make Kampung Bagan Sungai Burung in Perak an interesting destination for nature lovers; the challenge is maintaining this tourism sustainably.
Continue reading Coastal adventures @ Kampung Bagan Sungai Burung
Lured by a single landmark, Teluk Intan turns out to have so much more for the intrepid traveller than its iconic leaning tower. Surrounded by the mighty Sungai Perak, it’s still untapped, but if Teluk Intan gets the attention and investment it deserves, this diamond in the rough could be Perak’s next shining gem.
When the sun goes down, the coastal town of Kuala Selangor is descended upon by tourists, not for its nightlife, but its firefly colonies. April, Richard and I were there recently and checked out the former state capital’s daytime draws.
A new resort and the promise of satar and stuffed crab were sufficient reason for me to tag along on a trip to Cherating.
After listing Kuala Sepetang in my 2015 Wish List, I finally made it there, a year and 10 months later but better than never.
With Matt away and no chance of an overnighter, plans were hatched for a day trip. Located just off Port Klang, research suggested the tiny mangrove island of Pulau Ketam could be explored in half a day. So bright and early Richard, Khairul and I headed for Port Klang’s Southport jump off point in the hopes of catching the first ferry out. If only the traffic gods weren’t so displeased that morning….
POKOK KELAPA 