Tag: Jurassic

Features of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

This is a shingle ridge that connects the massive lump of limestone known as Portland to the rest of Dorset. It stretches for a total of 18 miles (29 kms), is up to 60 feet (18 metres) high and has created a salt-water lagoon, known as The Fleet, between itself and the mainland. At the far western e...

Ipoh: Malaysia’s Jurassic Park

About 129 miles north from Kuala Lumpur city (Malaysia) lies a sleepy town called Ipoh in the state of Perak. It’s a beautiful town but people often drive past Ipoh in order to get to Penang, the more touristy hub for holiday makers. Penang, which is an island, is another two hours drive no...