Fraser's Hill, Malaysia; Revisiting Stephen's Place
In the last 27 years I have likely visited Fraser’s Hill around 25 times. I have seen it become less popular for visitors as other locations compete. Several attempts have been made to rejuvenate accommodation and increase tourist numbers. The Jelai Highlands Resort was the place to stay for birders and nature lovers. It closed over 5 years ago and it continues to sadly decay. It was a photographer’s focal point because the carpark lights left on during the night attracted moths and insects and birds harvested these in the early morning. Fraser’s Hill with its cooler temperatures, unspoilt forest and many walking trails is still a great place for nature lovers but the problem was where was it best to stay to appreciate such beauty. Over two years ago Stephen Hogg and his wife started ‘Stephen’s Place’, essentially a refurbished bungalow that has 4 double bedrooms and offers bed and breakfast plus dinner for an additional fee. I wrote a review of Stephen’s Place in earl