Category: Beyond the Green Isle

Poring Hot Springs is a popular tourist destination in Sabah, Malaysia, located within the Kinabalu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the go-to spot for those seeking a dip in nature’s own hot tub. These sulphur-rich springs are famous for their magical healing powers – or...

Situated near the charming town of Kota Tinggi in Johor, Malaysia, the Panti Bird Sanctuary is a popular hotspot for birdwatchers, especially birders from Singapore who keep coming back for more. With an impressive lineup of endemic and globally threatened species using Panti forest as their secret hideout, it’s...

Kinabalu Park, located in the Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo, is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is a haven of biodiversity and inspiring landscapes. The park is located within 90 km from Kota Kinabalu, the capital city of Sabah. Most folks come here to...

We had heard about Gunung Alab – perched in the Crocker Range National Park – being a popular birding hotspot located just a mere 50 km hop away from Sabah’s bustling capital, Kota Kinabalu. So, naturally, we kicked off our Sabah birding adventure at Gunung Alab, making it our...

After having heard much about Langkawi and its diverse wildlife ranging from waterbirds in the marshlands and mangroves to forest-dwelling species, we decided to make a holiday out of a visit to the island situated 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia. Approximately 900 km away from...

Having heard so much about Sungai Balang and seen many pictures of the wonderful birds that live here, we decided to stop by during our drive back to Singapore from Genting Highlands. As the Sungai Balang rice fields is a sanctuary for migratory birds, the best time for bird...

Bukit Tinggi, also known as Berjaya Hills, is a stone’s throw away from Genting Highlands and a convenient spot to visit if staying up on Genting like we did. Situated at an elevation of 800 m, the weather on Bukit Tinggi is cool enough for a pleasant stroll at...

Cameron Highlands is a popular holiday destination, not just for its cool weather but also for the abundant nature and sightseeing activities. With its many tea plantations, strawberry farms, waterfalls, mossy forests, and hiking trails, it is the perfect setting for a relaxing retreat. So when we couldn’t bear...

Fraser's Hill is known to be one of the best birding locations in Peninsula Malaysia. Home to more than 250 species of birds and famed for its cool climate and rustic environment, it is no wonder that birders flock there to see some of the pretty montane birds that...

Having witnessed the throngs of tourists enjoying their boat rides in Tam Coc, we were itching to get onto a boat ourselves. So, in the mid-afternoon when the sun wasn’t too fierce, we headed out for a boat ride at the Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex. Getting to Tràng...