Showing posts with label Outdoor Activities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Outdoor Activities. Show all posts

Sunday, August 03, 2014

Mahua Waterfall, Tambunan | My Sabah Road Trip

by Daniel Chiam




Water buffalo and its calf


Bad hair day?


Offered to take photo for a bunch of friends who was on vacation


Sign of visitors



Mahua Waterfall, Tambunan



Mahua waterfall located not far from the town of Tambunan. It will take less than 30 minutes car ride to get to the place, and I've been here long time ago with my school mates and teachers. Back then the road was still gravel and it took us more than an hour ride just to reached the place because of the road's horrible condition. Well, that was the past and today, even with an ordinary sedan car, you'll have no problem reaching the place.

If you ever feel like getting away from the hustle and bustle of your busy life, or just a short weekend gateway with your family/friends, this 17 meter high waterfall just might be the right choice. You can even forget about internet reception here, as it always comes and goes, and mostly its just not there. So posting your selfie here would just have to wait until later. Aside from just the waterfall, you can actually go for jungle trekking here, but you'll need to hire a guide for that.

You can even plan to stay overnight here as they also provide accommodation and food. Most importantly they have clean toilet! I've asked before and it is okay to bring your own tent and camp there for FREE. Not sure if they will start charging if many people are starting to do the same, but as for now, this place was absolutely a budget gateway for a budget traveler like me.




Friday, July 25, 2014

Milky Way - My First Attempt

by Daniel Chiam




This was my first attempt in order to take photo of the milky way. I'm still trying to improve my skills in order to take the whole thing. The amount of time spent for taking the photos and also the post processing just to make sure you get what you want... everything is so agonizing but I love the challenge! Hopefully I can get a better one soon before the full moon appear again :D



Sunday, April 13, 2014

Sabah's West Coast Road Trip

by Daniel Chiam


Batu 16, Keningau


Batu Punggul, Nabawan


Mahua Waterfall, Tambunan


Luanti, Ranau


Kundasang, Ranau


Tindakon Dazang, Kudat


From the greenish jungles to the blueish sea, it was a great experience driving around Sabah and exploring what mother nature has to offer in the Land Below the Wind. I've been away for too long from my mother land and I really needed this trip to re-connect with the cultures and the people again.

Anyway, it is Visit Malaysia Year 2014, so make a date with your family and friends and bring them to Cuti-cuti Malaysia! There are tons of beautiful places and hidden gems within Malaysia; waiting for you to discover. If you are planning to visit Sabah, the month of May is probably one of the best timing yet because it is the Harvest Festival and it's like celebrating Christmas throughout the month May for the Sabahan people!

Here's more post from my Sabah road trip 2014!

01) Batu Punggul, Nabawan
02) Mahua Waterfall, Tambunan
03) Sabah Tea Plantation, Ranau
04) Luanti Fish Spa, Ranau


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