Into The Jungle

To contack jungle Environment Survival Training, phone +(63-47)353-9072.More information about the jungle tours in Subic Bay can be found at
www.sbma.com
klik on Natural Subic.

More details about Singapore,s Night Safari can be found at
www.nightsafari.com.sg

For the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia jungle tours, visit
www.frim.gov.my
and go to the Facilities link.

Higher Calling

A temple stay can be an inexpensive, fun way to discover another culture.
Follow these links to discover temples across Asia:

Jogye Order, Korea:
http://eng.buddhism.or.kr/

Vipassana Meditation Center,various countries:
http://www.dhamma.org/

World Fellowship of Buddhists, Thailand:
http://www.wfb-hq.org/

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Mount Kinabalu

Location of Mount Kinabalu ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Kinabalu )

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Mount Kinabalu (Malay: Gunung Kinabalu) is a prominent mountain in Southeast Asia. It is located in Kinabalu National Park (a World Heritage Site) in the east Malaysian state of Sabah, which is on the island of Borneo in the tropics.

In 1997, a re-survey using satellite technology established its summit (known as Low’s Peak) height at 4,095 metres (13,435 ft) above sea level, which is some 6 metres (20 ft) less than the previously thought and hitherto published figure of 4,101 metres (13,455 ft).[1] The mountain is the third tallest in Southeast Asia behind Hkakabo Razi of Myanmar (Burma) and Puncak Jaya of New Guinea - Indonesia,[2] and is therefore also the tallest in Malaysia and on the island of Borneo, which Malaysia shares with Indonesia and Brunei.

The mountain and its surroundings feature a huge variety of flora, and is one of the world’s most important[citation needed] biological sites.
The main peak of the mountain (Low's Peak) can be relatively easily climbed by a person with a good physical condition, and requires no mountaineering equipment. Other peaks along the massif, however, require rock climbing skills.

External Links :

http://www.mount-kinabalu-borneo.com/

http://wikitravel.org/en/Mount_Kinabalu

http://www.mysabah.com/mount-kinabalu/

http://impressions.com.my/Kinabalu/kinabalu.htm

Trips With Tots

One Golden Rule; Plan Ahead

If the thought of taking your toddler on holiday fills you with dread, think again. With careful preparation, it can be a rewarding experience..

1. Avoid environments that are too hot, too cold or too wet. The ideal temperature for a toddler is tepid. If you are not sure where to go, remember that playing on the beach is a favourite activity for most toddlers.
2. Young children invariably get bored during long journeys. Fill the day before with activity so they're more likely to sleep.
3. Consider travel by train-toddlers' favourite type of transport.
4. If flying, choose a departure time that fits in with normal sleeping patterns.
5. Don't count on an airline to feed toddlers to their tease. Pack food.
6. Toddlers can be fussy about the place they sleep-take their own bedding or a pillow. And bring a favourite cuddly toy.
7. Consider going with another family so you can share childcare.

http://www.amazon.com/Have-Toddler-Travel-Sarah-Tucker/dp/0340819960

Maps Off The Beaten Path

Tried of traipsing around the usual tourist attractions?
A Green Map of a distant city, or even a nearby neighbourhood, can show you the links between cultural sites and the natural environment.

Compiled by local residents using software provided by the Green Map System, the maps highlight everything from bicycle paths to bird watching platforms in cities from Jakarta to New York.

The slick Singapore map reveals just how many green, open spaces the city-state has. Even the less professionally produced maps are a great insight into what resident find important.

Most of the maps can be downloaded at http://greenmap.org
click on "store". Individual maps cost $5, including shipping. Some maps can also be found at tourist information kiosks.