Learning How to Build Parangs

Stuart observing a handle being fitted to the blade.


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Malaysian  Flag During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... [read more]
Blog: Coast to Highlands Overland (Part 1)
Date: November 15th 2005

NOTE: In order to save time, these writings are straight out of my journal. This is Part 1 of 2 about a long overland trip from the coast of Sarawak deep into the interior highlands via foot, longboat, and 4x4. No tourists were seen during the whole 3-week journey. 11/17/05 -- Miri to Long San to Long Baku Yesterday Stuart (a Welshman) and I hired a man to bring us from Miri (on the Coas ... read more







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