the "Jungle"

Peninsular Malaysia: 21/07: Taman Negara

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July 21st 2012
21-07: journey by bus to Taman Negara via Jerantut and Temeloh. We planned to stay there for few days and trek into the jungle but on the way to Taman Negara we discovered with horror that the Palm oil industry has destroyed the landscape and cut some of the jungle. We also didn't feel the place. The locals seem to take advantage of the tourist and we didn't feel comfortable staying here. ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Pahang » Taman Negara National Park

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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