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Scout outdoor essentials checklist. How to Create the Perfect Itinerary. Ever noticed how some folks make the toughest trips seem like a leisurely walk in the park?

How to Create the Perfect Itinerary

We'll wager that nine out of 10 times, those travelers created a near-perfect itinerary before they even started packing. Modern itinerary-making tools, from Web sites to mobile apps, allow travelers to build colorful trip timelines and share their travel plans with loved ones. But the ability to engineer an effective, seamless itinerary requires more than just bells and whistles -- and well-laid travel plans are an integral component of any successful trip. So what's the secret to creating a great itinerary? After you've snagged a solid airfare deal, arranged for a car rental and even managed to pack light, there are some less obvious -- but equally important -- tactics you can use to put together a seamless trip. Various Web sites and apps have facilitated the creation of itineraries, and the ability to share those itineraries, for thousands of tech-savvy travelers.

Taman Negara (National Park) Taman Negara is the oldest primary rainforest in the world.

Taman Negara (National Park)

Research has shown that this rainforest has never been influenced by ice ages and other big changes in time. With 4343 square kilometers it is the biggest National Park in Malaysia, spread out over three states at Peninsular Malaysia; Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan. Should you stay in Peninsular Malaysia; make sure you pay a visit to this National Park; it is only a 4 hour drive to the park entrance. Taman Negara is the place for the best jungle experience in Peninsular Malaysia; perfect for those that don't have the option of visiting the jungles of Borneo. Within the park there are numerous resorts, ranging from basic guesthouses to nice resorts. "Take nothing but memories. On this page: Attractions and activities at Taman Negara Once in the park there are many fun things to do. Not the best place to spot big animals Do not head out to Taman Negara if you are expecting to spot bigger animal species.

Restaurants. Jacob Boehm, Stanford Student Missing In Malaysia, Reportedly Located. There are signs that a missing American student who was traveling alone in Malaysia has been found -- and Facebook may have played a large role in his discovery.

Jacob Boehm, Stanford Student Missing In Malaysia, Reportedly Located

Jacob Neil Boehm, 22, a rising senior at Stanford University, was reported missing Friday after his regular correspondence with friends and family suddenly stopped after six days. Hailing from North Carolina, Boehm is 5'11'' and thin, with curly brown hair and glasses. He was last seen in Jerantut, a city in the Pahang District of Malaysia. Boehm arrived in Japan in June to perform in a two-week tour with the Stanford Chamber Chorale. But when the rest of the singers headed home, Boehm flew to Thailand, with plans to travel the East Asian countryside.

"Exploring wasn't something new to Jacob," his classmate and fellow Choraler Julian Kusnadi told The Huffington Post. "He's very independent and very comfortable meeting up with folks, talking to them and seeing what they're about," said Bruce Boehm, Jacob's father. Can You Tahan Gunung Tahan? - Experiences - Travel & Voyage - Expatriate Lifestyle. Gunung Tahan’s Crossover Route (or “endurance mountain” in Bahasa Melayu) is possibly Malaysia’s most challenging trek.

Can You Tahan Gunung Tahan? - Experiences - Travel & Voyage - Expatriate Lifestyle

Standing 2,187 meters high, it is a three-day trek either way, back to civilization. Inside Taman Negara, Malaysia’s National Park, it borders the states of Pahang and Kelantan. Gunung Tahan is arguably harder to complete than the more famous and much higher Gunung Kinabalu (4,095 meters) in Sabah. Arguably harder, as while not facing the challenge of Kinabalu’s higher altitude two-day trek and climb, you are on an unsupported expedition and must carry more weight on your back to last you for a week, or longer.

The accumulated physical and mental challenge of carrying food, shelter and water for a week in the jungle with frequent river crossings makes it very challenging. Setting Off I was based out of Singapore when I set off for this grueling trek a few years back. You cannot trek without a local guide in the national park. We wake up at the crack of dawn every day.