Gunung Stong (Stong Mountain) State Park,Kelantan,Malaysia

     Gunung Stong State Park (formerly known Jelawang Jungle) gazeted as state park on October 2005 and is listed among the top five unique eco-tourism destinations in Malaysia, situated on the fringes of Malaysia’s massive Titiwangsa range. The mountainous backdrop is made up of a chain of majestic peaks, waiting to be conquered such as Gunung Ayam, Gunung Stong, Gunung Tera, Gunung Saji, Gunung Koh, Gunung Baha, Gunung Beirut, Gunung Che Tahir. 
    It covers an area of 21,962 hectares of land dotted with high peaks, dense forest, a variety of caves, rivers and waterfalls. Its thick jungle is home to elephants, tigers, bears, gibbons, hornbills and a range of other exotic wildlife, as well as a variety of flora and fauna including the world’s largest flower, the rafflesia of the kerii meyer species, and the endemic long-sectioned bamboo, a type of herb, gesneriad (Didymocarpus calcareous) and a unique palm species (Licuala stongesis).One of the main attractions at the state park is Gunung Stong (1,422 meters), a dome-shaped granite complex more than 500 million years old. Here, the seven-tiered Stong Waterfalls, reputed to be the highest in Southeast Asia, drops from a height of about 495 meters above sea level.

Tasik Kenyir,Terengganu,Malaysia

     Tasik Kenyir is the largest man-made lake in South East Asia. It was constructed between 1978 and 1985. Sultan Mahmud Hydro Electric Power Plant, built in 1985 for generating electricity, this dam holds approximately 23.6 million cubic meters of water and occupies 38000 hectares. 
   Tasik Kenyir is a showcase of 340 islands. The islands on Tasik Kenyir are the tips of highlands and hilltops which were not submerged during the flooding. There are 30 rivers feeding the lake, 25 waterfalls and at least 25 known species of fish. Therefore Tasik Kenyir is known as an angler's heaven for fishing. For anglers are  arranged special trips by private boat operators.  They know the best location. Please be informed that a fishing permit is required from the Wildlife Department only when you to enter National Park such as Sungai Cacing or Sungai Terengganu. Besides that the lake makes a fascinating tourist spot with its offering  of a lush tropical forest, home to more than 8000 species of flowers, 2500 species of plants and trees and 300 species of fugus. Adding to the exotic colours are 800 butterflies, 370 species of orchids, 1000 species of birds and 200 species of other animals. There are also limestone caves and lush tropical rain forests. The most important gateway to Tasik Kenyir is Pengkalan Gawi. It offers the services of a Tourist Information Centre, a parking area, a jetty and various water sports facilities for rental. Its strategic location also makes it the nearest gateway to Malaysia's well known National Park Taman Negara in the neighbouring state of Pahang.
    Tasik Kenyir is merely 65 km from Kuala Terengganu's Sultan Mahmud Airport, served daily by flights from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Cruise leisurely on a 500 km drive from Kuala Lumpur or 900 km from Singapore via the North-South expressway and roads that run through Malaysian lush tropical rain forests and jungles to the resort. The resort offers it's own own coach transfers which depart from Sultan Mahmud Airport in Kuala Terengganu daily to shuttle visitors. Some public taxis also ply these routes. The new name of the resort is: Kenyir Lakeview Resort. 

     The old name was: Tasik Kenyir Golf Resort. Be aware: on the road are still the old signs with the old name on it. Drive right up to the resort and leave your car in a specially designated area. The car park is manned round the clock by stringent security personnel. At the resort you can explore the boundaries of the lake as you travel by boat across this 38,000-hectare man-made wonder. Take in the landscape of submerged hilltops and highlands scattered throughout this vast watery paradise. You can also strike out and explore the serene lake by canoe. Fishing enthusiasts should try their luck at outsmarting the many fishes that make their home in Tasik Kenyir. Also you can take up the challenge of jungle tracking as you negotiate the meandering highways of the rainforest. Weave through the age-old virgin forest with knowledgeable guides to show you the way. It's also very nice to have a look at the fish farm. This fish farm is on the lake.We have seen at the fish farm very large fish and they all do swim in the lake. 
     Lasir Waterfall is one of the many spectacular waterfalls within Lake Kenyir. It's a  lovely waterfall, that occurred at a boundary between two different rock types. It's a fall from about 500 feet high. The waterfall drops gracefully into multi-tiered levels of boulders forming sprays of water. Ponds of water are available at eash of the 5 levels of Lasir and one can enjoy a cold refreshing bath here. There are large camping area and hiking trail up to its top. The fall is well shaded by the canopy of the surrounding forest.

About Gunung Bromo (Mount Bromo), East Java, Indonesia

    Mount Bromo, situated within the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, is one of the most famous attractions in East Java.  While it is one of many peaks within the Tengger Caldera, it is also its most famous - easily recognizable because entire cap has been blown off by a previous volcanic eruption.  Today, smoke is frequently seen blowing out from the top.
       Mount Bromo was traditionally visited by the Buddhist Tenggerse, who, on the fourteeth day of the month of Kasada, would gather at the rim of the active crater to present offerings to the Supreme God, Hyang Widi Wasa.  According to legend, this practice started as the King Joko Seger and Queen Roro Anteng prayed for children, and in return, promised to sacrifice the last child.  The Queen had 25 children, but refused at first to sacrifice the last child.  When threatened by the gods with fire and brimstone, the queen finally did perform the sacrifice.  As the child was being thrown into the crater, the voice of the child was heard ordering an annual ceremony to be performed at the volcano. A Hindu temple is situated at the foot of the mountain, from which 250 steps lead to the edge of the crater.

Domas Crater @Tangkuban Perahu,Bandung,Indonesia

My little brother At Domas Crater

Although the distance is only about 1.2 km from the Queen Crater at Tangkuban Perahu, Domas Crater tourist attraction seems not socrowded by tourists. Perhaps the sign posts of this tourist attractionis not big enough so that escape from the observations of visitors, or because the visitors are required to first walk through the forest trees that shade with the steep road down so that most visitors prefer to ignore it.

Distance 1.2 km course is not a considerable distance. But the steep road to make some people would think twice when going back to the hiking path and will certainly drain the energy and breath. While visitors do not have to worry about running out of breath or exhausted because there are other, more flat roads to return to the asphalt road (general) with public transport available to take visitors back to the Queen Crater. Or by private vehicles,visitors can also go directly to the entrance of this tourist area located at the bottom of a tourist attraction Queen Crater. Guide its direction was driving home when visitors take the left turn while in the intersection near the parking area at large.

Rumah Mode @Bandung

Me @Rumah Mode

  The ‘factory outlet shopping’, has made Bandung as Indonesia’s shopping Mecca. You may think it is just one or two shop but there are actually many of them and its located everywhere. I guess it may reach hundreds.

    Factory outlets were originally ‘garment factories’ that sold over-runs of, and substandard, export quality materials at very low prices. Now, they sell materials ‘made in Indonesia’, and also internationally branded garments and accessories already tagged and labeled for export. You can find the Ralph Lauren, Gucci, CD, Armani and all the branded names here and only a fraction of the cost elsewhere. The only difference is the cut on the label.

   Enter Rumah Mode at Jln Setia Budi, Bandung’s biggest factory outlet, and arguably the most complete in the city. A walk through Rumah Mode reveals a pleasant arcade, where you will be dazzled by collections for men, women and children from many famous brands.