Showing posts with label Southeast Asia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Southeast Asia. Show all posts

12 December, 2016

Malaysia: Mahua Waterfall, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

GPS location: 5.796761, 116.408407 [source]. Local name: "Air Terjun Mahua".

I remember how chilly it felt in the midst of the shady forest. How the streams and the mist blazing off the majestic waterfall just cools everything down. There was a couple of local kids swimming whenever we got there. We somehow managed to make friends. From trying to catch tiny fishes to competing who can stay the longest underneath the fall, it was all great fun.

The best part would be your first dip into the water. Water is freezing and I actually think if your body is not strong enough, you will get hypothermia. It was funny to watch each other shiver like mad, giggling while covering our body with our barehands as if it was going to help with anything. Beware of leeches and falling rocks. Remember to bring your own snacks and drinks but please do not litter unless you are an oxygen wasting cunt.









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05 December, 2016

Cambodia: Kbal Spean, Siem Reap

Blogged about my experience in Angkor Wat here.

Angkor Wat was amazing, but I have to admit the temples get repetitive after a while. We were yearning for a little more nature and the boyfriend fancied a swim in some ice cold waterfall. After doing a bit of research we found this spectacular spot and decided to take an hour ride there.

A short hike up the mountain was needed so make sure you wear the right shoes for it! For someone 'athletic' like me, we took about 45 minutes to get to the top. It was not that hard of a hike but definitely keep an eye out for certain danger spots as it gets a bit muddy and slippery during monsoon season.

It is definitely worth the climb. You will arrive at a spectacular river bed, which is also known as 'River of thousand Lingas', with Lingas carved into the riverbed. With lesser tourist (maybe because people do not fancy exercising during their holidays) you get to really enjoy the peacefulness and serenity of the forest. Also very lovely to take a cold water dip in the waterfall after a long sweaty hike. I was astonished by the beauty of this place and would definitely recommend anyone visiting Siem Reap to give it a go.
















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