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Terengganu.. Must visit destination in Malaysia

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http://www.pm-egroup.com/terengganu/ The pictures of Terengganu will explain why Terengganu is one the must visit destination in Malaysia. www.cuti.my   Terengganu holds the charms and splendour from others state in Malaysia. Despite rapid development and modernization, it is as if time has stood still as the state retains all the rustic and idyllic charms so different from other tourist destination. Terengganu is home to a diverse and close-knit society, where people are friendly and charm that exuberantly warmth and grace, with strong morals and values. People of different races share the bonds of neighborhood, a strong liking for local food and speak the same local dialect. Besides, Terengganu is endowed with unmatched natural beauty. Having the longest coastline (244km)  of wonderful beaches, the lush tropical rainforests, a hidden paradise unmoved by time and stunning  islands with its tranquil emeral...

Around Malaysia: Introducing Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park

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malaysianreview.com Gunung Kinabalu , as it is known in Malay, is more than the highest thing on the world's third largest island. And it is more than scenery. Mt Kinabalu is ubiquitous in Sabah to the point of being inextricable. It graces the state's flag and is a constant presence at the edge of your eyes, catching the clouds and shading the valleys. It is only when you give the mountain your full attention that you realise how special this peak, the region's biggest tourist attraction, truly is. wikitravel.org The 4095m peak of Mt Kinabalu may not be a Himalayan sky-poker, but  Malaysia's  first Unesco World Heritage Site is by no means an easy jaunt. The main trail up is essentially a very long walk up a very steep hill, past alpine jungle and sunlit moonscapes, with a little scrabbling thrown in for good measure. If you don't feel up to reaching the mountain top, its base has some worthy attractions, including a large network of nature trails. ...

Tips travel:How do you take a photo from a bus window (and much more)?

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Want to know about travel photography but have been too scared to ask? Look no further as Lonely Planet photography expert  Richard I’Anson  answers our  Facebook members'  most pressing questions about taking photos on the road. Q. Do you have any tips for taking photographs through a bus window (eg tour buses)? I always seem to get a great focus on the window itself - especially if it's raining!  - Lesley A.  My immediate response it to say don’t bother, not if you’re hoping to get half decent pictures anyway. However, if you have no choice, try some or all of the following depending on the camera you are using: Set the fastest shutter speed possible (aim for 1/1000) Select a standard to short telephoto lens or zoom setting around 50mm–100mm to frame out the foreground Switch to manual focus and focus on infinity Place the camera as close to the window as possible without resting on it to eliminate potential reflections from inside the b...

Best adventure travel for 2014

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For those who like their trips to thrill, here’s our pick of the best places to feel pumped in 2014. Mountain biking, Avoriaz,  France Avoriaz is one of 12 interconnected resorts in the Portes du Soleil region of the French Alps, where man-made bike trails and alpine tracks create a spectacular playground for mountain bikers. The area, which includes Les Gets and Morzine, opens 25 ski lifts during the summer for riders who’d rather earn their thrills the easy way. There are more than 650km of trails in Portes du Soleil, ranging from mellow to OMG. At the end of June the Pass’Portes du Soleil mountain bike festival sees 4000 bikers descend on the region for a 75km race that is mostly downhill. The gondolas close to bikers in September, then the skiers get their turn. The Rustine School ( www.rustine.fr ) offers two-wheeled tuition to children and adults. Bikes and full-face helmets are provided. Two-wheeling through the green valleys of the Portes du Soleil in France....

How to take great wildlife pictures

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It is said that great wildlife photography comes from the heart and not the head. Whatever the case, capturing the Big Five in  South Africa , orangutans in Southeast  Asia  or Emperor Penguins in  Antarctica  requires a lot of patience, and much luck. The trouble is, you never quite know what’s going to happen next - but that’s what makes it so exciting, too. The following tips will help you get the best wildlife shots out of your trip by being prepared...well as prepared as you can be. Get the right gear One great step in achieving that great image is having the right gear for the purpose. This doesn’t mean you have to have the most expensive or the latest equipment to take good wildlife photographs, but you must have a thorough knowledge of the right kit for the right situation and how to use it properly. Otherwise, you’ll be consulting the manual, completely oblivious to your subject posing for you. Pick the right camera While digit...

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