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Ahoy, intrepid surfers, and welcome to Teh and Joe's Travel page. Journals of our travels will be posted here, as we get around to writing them. Samples from our photo gallery are listed below. We’d love to hear from you, so please e-mail us, or better yet, leave your comments, suggestions or questions in our guestbook. We'd especially love to hear about your tales of magical places.

Our photo gallery which is a more complete archive of our travels is located at :
Teh & Joe's Photo Album

Photos of our family holidays are posted on our daughter Nadia's website :
Nadia's homepage

Journals

Cherating
Pinnacles of Mulu
Touring Malaysia on Bicycles

Gallery
Please browse through our gallery of photographs. In case you were wondering, we use a Nikon F80S, a Nikon F70 & an Olympus mju-II for film and a Camedia C-4040 & a Camedia C-3000 for digital.

Pangkor Laut Resort
Perak, Malaysia. A privately owned island located 3 miles off the West Coast of Malaysia. 300 acres of lush and unspoiled two million year old rainforest. Golden beaches at Emerald bay. Accessible only to the guests of the Resort. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels. (September 2002)

Lake Bera
Pahang, Malaysia. Located in the centre of Peninsular Malaysia. A shallow, seasonal, riverine lake system which empties into the Pahang River. Covers an area of 6150 hectares. Categorised as a "Wetland". Malaysia's first RAMSAR site, giving the area some level of international recognition and protection. (April 2002)

Mountain biking in RRI
Selangor, Malaysia. Nadia's maiden mountain biking ride. Our baby did some 4 km of it! ..... and Tok's first time too. (March 2002)

Penang Isle
Penang, Malaysia. "The Pearl of the Orient", an island off the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Miles of golden beaches, a host of water-based recreational facilities & excellent food. (February 2002)

Mountain biking in FRIM
Kepong, Malaysia. The shady, forested trails in the forest reserve managed by the Forest Reseach Institute of Malaysia provide a glimpse of what it must be like to ride in a true, unlogged, tropical rainforest. (January 2002)

Thiruvananthupuram (Trivandrum)
Kerala, India. The streets of the Keralan capital are clogged with cars, buses, scooters and autorickshaws. All of which apparently can only be driven with their horns blaring. A short half hour walk along any main street in "Trivy" will leave you enervated from stress, and your nostrils full of gold. (January 2002)

Kochi
Kerala, India. An old and important port, fondly known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. Much of Portuguese, Dutch and Jewish architectural influences can be seen, also Chinese fishing nets from the days of Kublai Khan. Playful dolphins make ferry crossings between islands a real delight. (January 2002)

Munnar
Kerala, India. A hill station situated on the Western Ghats at 5000ft above sea level is once the summer capital of the British. Drive through winding lanes and quaint colonial towns and enjoy spectacular views of cloud caressed valleys and sprawling coffee, tea and cardamom plantations. (December 2001)

Periyar
Kerala, India. The Periyar wildlife sanctuary is host to a remarkably high diversity and density of wildlife, including tigers, elephants, gaur, sambar and barking deer, otters, the Nilgiri langur, the Malabar giant squirrel and at least one pachat. Periyar is located on the Western Ghats, also famed for its cardomom crops. (December 2001)

The Backwaters of Kerala
Kerala, India. The backwaters of Kerala are the life force of the coastal economy in India. Sit back and relax on a kettuvellam (houseboat converted from a traditional rice barge) while scenes of the coastal community passes by at walking pace. (December 2001)

Forest Research Institute
Kepong, Selangor, Malaysia. The Forest Research Institute Malaysia, apart from being at the forefront of tropical botanical science, has excellent walking and biking trails. (November 2001)

A'Famosa Animal World
Malacca, Malaysia. Who would have thought — a world class animal park right in here in Malaysia. The bird show was especially impressive. (November 2001)

A'Famosa Animal Safari
Malacca, Malaysia. Roller coaster and safari, rolled into one. The safari trucks are piloted by former mini bas drivers. (November 2001)

Bukit Cheeding
Selangor, Malaysia. A lowland tea estate owned by Boh Tea. How incongruous it is to see neat rows of tea plants amidst oil palm trees! (November 2001)

Carey Island
Selangor, Malaysia. Visit Carey Island to see orang asli woodcarving depicting spirits of the jungle. (November 2001)

Lipur Lentang
Pahang, Malaysia. Lipur Lentang, a nice if sometimes crowded picnic spot, is located off the Karak Highway. (October 2001)

Cherating 2001
Pahang, Malaysia. A beach resort on the East coast of the peninsular. Take a boat ride on the Cherating river through a mangrove forest reserve, where you'll spot monitor lizards, tortoises and ular katam tebu. (October 2001)

Lake Chini
Pahang, Malaysia. Malaysia’s 2nd largest natural freshwater inland lake after Lake Bera. The lake system comprises of 12 open water bodies. Covers 202 ha of open water & 700 ha of freshwater swamp and swamp forest. The lake is drained by Chini River which meanders for 4.8 km before it reaches Pahang River. (October 2001)

Malacca
Malaysia. Hotel Puri, on Hereen St in Malacca, is a lovely old nyonya building that has been tastefully converted into an hotel. (October 2001)

Bukit Tabur
Ulu Klang, Selangor. Bukit Batu Tabur, or the Klang Gates Ridge, is a quartz ridge with a unique ecology and spectacular views. The traverse of the ridge is quite exposed. (September 2001)

Ulu Langat
Selangor, Malaysia. Mountain biking in the the Ulu Langat basin, where we had a close encounter with the unexplained. (September 2001)

Gunung Nuang
Selangor, Malaysia. 1493m. Situated in Pangsoon, Ulu Langat, about an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur. A day’s feat, 4-5 hours to ascend and 3-4 hours to descend. Trek well used. No guide required. Serves as a training ground for those who plan to climb higher mountains or undertake longer trekking trips.(August 2001)

Janda Baik
Pahang, Malaysia. Picnicking in a stream in Janda Baik. (May 2001)

Desaru
Johore, Malaysia. Mountain biking in the jungles around Desaru. (December 2000)

Yanchep
Western Australia. Caving in Beekeepers' Cave (a spectacular solution cave) and Yanchep National Park, horseback riding and rock climbing. (August 2000)

Sungai Sendat
Selangor (near Ulu Yam Baru), Malaysia. Mountain biking through singletrack leading from the Sungai Sendat waterfall into an oil palm estate in which there were several hot springs. (August 2000)

Mulu
Mulu National Park, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo. Epic trip to scale the pinnacles of Mulu. These huge jagged limestone teeth of Mount Api are one of the most spectacular sights in Malaysia. (June 2000)

Jaipur
Rajasthan, India. The picturesque capital of Rajasthan, popularly known as the Pink City displays remarkable architectural splendour. The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats in its fairy-tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues that dot the entire city. (October 1999)

Bharatpur
Rajasthan, India. Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, once the royal hunting preserve of the princes of Bharatpur, now a fine bird sanctuary inundated with over 400 species of water birds. Exotic migratory birds from Afghanistan and Central Asia as well as Siberian cranes from the arctic come here to enjoy warmer winters. (October 1999)

Delhi
Uttar Pradesh, India. The capital and 3rd largest city of India. There is the old Delhi marked by Islamic Moghul monuments and the New Delhi, a sprawling pulsating city designed by Edward Lutyens of the White Rajahs. (October 1999)

About Us
Teh loves horse riding, scuba diving, travelling and hiking. She especially loves the mountains and the beaches. Fan mail can be directed to tehaziz@pd.jaring.my.
Joe is mountain biking mad. He also loves rock climbing and trail running. We suspect that he sometimes prefers the company of animals and plants to that of humans. Joe can be contacted at joeadnan@yahoo.com.
Nadia (DOB 11 February 1996) loves horse riding, swimming, the beach, playing the piano, painting, acting, Barbie and Beanie (as well as an accompanying army of soft toys) and all things Lizzie McQuire. Nadia can be contacted at nadiasya@yahoo.com.
Tania (DOB 30 December 2002) loves pureed dinner, being naked and sleeping on mummy and daddy's bed. Hates being ignored. Loves to accompany Nadia on the piano.

Our Favourite Links

Equestrian.com.my is an on-line Malaysian equestrian community centre.

Kuala Lumpur Mountain Bike Hash runs bike hashes in the Klang valley area, and their site contains helpful information on mountain biking in the region.

Malaysia Today tells you a little about our wonderful home.

Guestbook
Please drop in to our guestbook to say hello.

Text and photographs � Raja Teh Maimunah, Azizul Adnan

visitors since 6 December 2001

	Pangkor Laut Resort Perak, Malaysia. A privately owned island located 3 miles off the West Coast of Malaysia. 300 acres of lush and unspoiled two million year old rainforest. Golden beaches at Emerald bay. Accessible only to the guests of the Resort. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels. (September 2002)
	Lake Bera Pahang, Malaysia. Located in the centre of Peninsular Malaysia. A shallow, seasonal, riverine lake system which empties into the Pahang River. Covers an area of 6150 hectares. Categorised as a "Wetland". Malaysia's first RAMSAR site, giving the area some level of international recognition and protection. (April 2002)
	Mountain biking in RRI Selangor, Malaysia. Nadia's maiden mountain biking ride. Our baby did some 4 km of it! ..... and Tok's first time too. (March 2002)
	Penang Isle Penang, Malaysia. "The Pearl of the Orient", an island off the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Miles of golden beaches, a host of water-based recreational facilities & excellent food. (February 2002)
	Mountain biking in FRIM Kepong, Malaysia. The shady, forested trails in the forest reserve managed by the Forest Reseach Institute of Malaysia provide a glimpse of what it must be like to ride in a true, unlogged, tropical rainforest. (January 2002)
	Thiruvananthupuram (Trivandrum) Kerala, India. The streets of the Keralan capital are clogged with cars, buses, scooters and autorickshaws. All of which apparently can only be driven with their horns blaring. A short half hour walk along any main street in "Trivy" will leave you enervated from stress, and your nostrils full of gold. (January 2002)
	Kochi Kerala, India. An old and important port, fondly known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. Much of Portuguese, Dutch and Jewish architectural influences can be seen, also Chinese fishing nets from the days of Kublai Khan. Playful dolphins make ferry crossings between islands a real delight. (January 2002)
	Munnar Kerala, India. A hill station situated on the Western Ghats at 5000ft above sea level is once the summer capital of the British. Drive through winding lanes and quaint colonial towns and enjoy spectacular views of cloud caressed valleys and sprawling coffee, tea and cardamom plantations. (December 2001)
	Periyar Kerala, India. The Periyar wildlife sanctuary is host to a remarkably high diversity and density of wildlife, including tigers, elephants, gaur, sambar and barking deer, otters, the Nilgiri langur, the Malabar giant squirrel and at least one pachat. Periyar is located on the Western Ghats, also famed for its cardomom crops. (December 2001)
	The Backwaters of Kerala Kerala, India. The backwaters of Kerala are the life force of the coastal economy in India. Sit back and relax on a kettuvellam (houseboat converted from a traditional rice barge) while scenes of the coastal community passes by at walking pace. (December 2001)
	Forest Research Institute Kepong, Selangor, Malaysia. The Forest Research Institute Malaysia, apart from being at the forefront of tropical botanical science, has excellent walking and biking trails. (November 2001)
	A'Famosa Animal World Malacca, Malaysia. Who would have thought — a world class animal park right in here in Malaysia. The bird show was especially impressive. (November 2001)
	A'Famosa Animal Safari Malacca, Malaysia. Roller coaster and safari, rolled into one. The safari trucks are piloted by former mini bas drivers. (November 2001)
	Bukit Cheeding Selangor, Malaysia. A lowland tea estate owned by Boh Tea. How incongruous it is to see neat rows of tea plants amidst oil palm trees! (November 2001)
	Carey Island Selangor, Malaysia. Visit Carey Island to see orang asli woodcarving depicting spirits of the jungle. (November 2001)
	Lipur Lentang Pahang, Malaysia. Lipur Lentang, a nice if sometimes crowded picnic spot, is located off the Karak Highway. (October 2001)
	Cherating 2001 Pahang, Malaysia. A beach resort on the East coast of the peninsular. Take a boat ride on the Cherating river through a mangrove forest reserve, where you'll spot monitor lizards, tortoises and ular katam tebu. (October 2001)
	Lake Chini Pahang, Malaysia. Malaysia’s 2nd largest natural freshwater inland lake after Lake Bera. The lake system comprises of 12 open water bodies. Covers 202 ha of open water & 700 ha of freshwater swamp and swamp forest. The lake is drained by Chini River which meanders for 4.8 km before it reaches Pahang River. (October 2001)
	Malacca Malaysia. Hotel Puri, on Hereen St in Malacca, is a lovely old nyonya building that has been tastefully converted into an hotel. (October 2001)
	Bukit Tabur Ulu Klang, Selangor. Bukit Batu Tabur, or the Klang Gates Ridge, is a quartz ridge with a unique ecology and spectacular views. The traverse of the ridge is quite exposed. (September 2001)
	Ulu Langat Selangor, Malaysia. Mountain biking in the the Ulu Langat basin, where we had a close encounter with the unexplained. (September 2001)
	Gunung Nuang Selangor, Malaysia. 1493m. Situated in Pangsoon, Ulu Langat, about an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur. A day’s feat, 4-5 hours to ascend and 3-4 hours to descend. Trek well used. No guide required. Serves as a training ground for those who plan to climb higher mountains or undertake longer trekking trips.(August 2001)
	Janda Baik Pahang, Malaysia. Picnicking in a stream in Janda Baik. (May 2001)
	Desaru Johore, Malaysia. Mountain biking in the jungles around Desaru. (December 2000)
	Yanchep Western Australia. Caving in Beekeepers' Cave (a spectacular solution cave) and Yanchep National Park, horseback riding and rock climbing. (August 2000)
	Sungai Sendat Selangor (near Ulu Yam Baru), Malaysia. Mountain biking through singletrack leading from the Sungai Sendat waterfall into an oil palm estate in which there were several hot springs. (August 2000)
	Mulu Mulu National Park, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo. Epic trip to scale the pinnacles of Mulu. These huge jagged limestone teeth of Mount Api are one of the most spectacular sights in Malaysia. (June 2000)
	Jaipur Rajasthan, India. The picturesque capital of Rajasthan, popularly known as the Pink City displays remarkable architectural splendour. The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats in its fairy-tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues that dot the entire city. (October 1999)
	Bharatpur Rajasthan, India. Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, once the royal hunting preserve of the princes of Bharatpur, now a fine bird sanctuary inundated with over 400 species of water birds. Exotic migratory birds from Afghanistan and Central Asia as well as Siberian cranes from the arctic come here to enjoy warmer winters. (October 1999)
	Delhi Uttar Pradesh, India. The capital and 3rd largest city of India. There is the old Delhi marked by Islamic Moghul monuments and the New Delhi, a sprawling pulsating city designed by Edward Lutyens of the White Rajahs. (October 1999)