Guide to PULAU PERHENTIAN besar

The stopping point is the meaning of Perhentian in Malay - pronounced perhentee-yan and referring to the once thinly populated islands having been a waypoint for traders between Bangkok and Malaysia.

My corner of the Perhentian Islands.

These isles, that used to be home to a couple of fishermen and their families, albeit still quite secluded, now cater to national and international tourists alike.
Divers and snorkelers find a fascinating variety of sea life such as clownfish, cuttlefish, blue spotted rays, and sea turtles in the turquoise waters.
But unfortunately also irresponsible fellow humans.

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