Sungai Chiling Waterfalls - Malaysia

The Sungai Chilling waterfalls are circa 1h30 minutes north of Kuala Lumpur. There are several waterfalls in the area and the most impressive are reached after circa 6km hike (challenging with small children).   Most families stay at the first level ones, very small, but safe for kids to play.

This trip was marked by the biggest and most amazing butterflies.

These butterflies are the national butterflies of Malaysia, called the Rajah Brooke's Birdwing and the electric green ones are the males.

 

http://waterfallsofmalaysia.com/51chiling.php

 

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Volunteer Opportunities - Malaysia

There are numerous organizations looking for volunteer workers in Malaysia. The assignments are varied and extremely rewarding (teaching refugees, working in conservation, administrative work, health…). In general the main requirements are the age (18 years or older) and commitment (availability to work for at least 3 months). Some might require residence status (having an address in Malaysia). Volunteer assignments can be a great opportunity for expatriates and tourists to give back to society!  

Volunteer with the UNHCR Malaysia

http://www.unhcr.org.my/Volunteers-@-How_To_Volunteer_With_UNHCR.aspx

The Association of British Women in Malaysia also provides details about volunteer opportunities with a number of organisations.

http://www.abwm.com.my/ABWM_New/index.php/charity-work

WWF Malaysia

http://www.wwf.org.my/jobs/volunteering_internship/

Juara Turtle Project

http://www.juaraturtleproject.com/?page_id=5
 

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Ambiance Home Accessories and Furniture - Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

 

Ambiance is a great shop to buy Asian themed furniture and home accessories. There are several shops in Kuala Lumpur (Ampang, Mont Kiara 1 Shopping Mall, Bangsar Shopping BSC).

They also have a show room in Damansara Heights that opens twice a week (Thursday’s and Saturdays). A visit to the showroom is a great opportunity to visit a local bungalow house and assess how the furniture looks on a house. They have amazing pieces at very fair prices!

http://designskoop.com/retailer/ambiance/

BSC: +603-20116280, 1MontKiara: +603-6211 2958, Ampang: +603-4260 2280

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Jump Street Trampoline Park -Petaling Jaya - Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

“Jump Street trampoline park is an amazing urban playground for adults and children alike, with hundreds of interconnected trampolines from the floor right up the walls.”

Their statement is totally correct! I’ve been there recently – in Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur - for a kids birthday party and even dare to say that adults have as much (or even more) fun than the kids.

The park is extremely well organized, you attend during one hour slots and are guided around on a variety of trampolines. The foam trampoline where you can literally disappear, the basketball trampoline (aim at the basket while jumping), the dodge the ball trampoline among others. This trampoline park also has aerobics classes on trampolines (weekdays).

https://jumpstreetasia.com/?gclid=CLu_k_Wl_cACFdYXjgodHzwAEQ

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The Juara Turtle Project - Juara - Pulau Tioman

A visit to the Juara Turtle Project in Juara, Pulau Tioman is a great family activity. You are greeted by a volunteer who explains how they work towards turtle conservation. One also learns about the challenges they face mostly with turtle poachers and sea pollution. The project is small but it provides a lot of information, a guided tour and a meet and greet with Turtle Jo.

 

http://www.juaraturtleproject.com/

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1511 Coconut Grove - Juara - Pulau Tioman - Malaysia

1511 Coconut Grove in Juara Pulau Tioman is by far the best accommodation in Juara! The bungalows are brand new extremely clean, the service is above average for Pulau Tioman and the location is very beautiful.  

 

The beach is stunning and in the monsoon months great for surf lovers. It’s quite isolated though so ideal for those looking for a tranquil vacation.

 

http://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Hotel_Review-g673270-d4371712-Reviews-1511_Coconut_Grove-Juara_Pulau_Tioman_Rompin_District_Pahang.html

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