Hi, I’m John 👋
Kuala Lumpur–based, perpetually planning the next trail.
I started this site for a simple reason: too many good trails, trips and tiny travel discoveries were living only in my camera roll and my memory. Trails, trips and travel notes from Malaysia and beyond is where I finally write them down — the routes, the views, the missteps, and the little details I wish someone had told me before I set off.
Home base is Kuala Lumpur, which means I’m spoiled for weekend escapes — limestone hills, rainforest ridgelines, kampung roads and coastline are all within a few hours’ drive. But the itch rarely stops at the border, so you’ll also find notes from further afield across Southeast Asia and wherever else the year takes me.
What you’ll find here
🥾 Trails
Honest write-ups of hikes and walks — distance, difficulty, what the trail’s actually like, and whether the view was worth the climb.
🧭 Trips
Longer journeys and weekend getaways — how I planned them, what I’d do again, and the things I’d skip next time.
📝 Travel notes
The small stuff that makes or breaks a trip — where to eat, what to pack, how to get there, and the lessons learned the hard way.
Why I write it down
I’m not a professional guide and I don’t pretend to be. I’m just someone who loves being outdoors and believes the best travel advice comes from real people who’ve actually walked the route. If something here helps you plan a trip, avoid a wrong turn, or simply decide to go — then it’s done its job.
The mountains are calling and I must go — but first, let me write down the trailhead directions so you can come too.
Let’s connect
Got a trail to recommend, a question about a route, or a story to swap? I’d genuinely love to hear it. Drop me a line through the contact page — and if you found something useful here, the best thank-you is to get out there and explore.