The Best Things To Do In Sandakan, Sabah
The bustling coastal city of Sandakan is famous for being the gateway to Sabah’s unique ecotourism experiences. However, Sandakan is not just a destination for wildlife lovers, but history buffs too. Once a colonial capital and thriving port, Sandakan has a large wealth and history and heritage for visitors to discover and explore. So whatever…
A guide to the Semenggoh Nature Reserve Orangutan Experience
If you’re looking to encounter semi-wild orangutans in Sarawak, Semenggoh Nature Reserve, just outside of Kuching, is the place to go. Although Sepilok Rehabilitation Sanctuary in Sabah might seem like the most popular choice for visitors to Borneo. In my opinion, Semenggoh offers a much less touristy experience. Not forgetting being much less expensive too.…
Top Things To Do in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
From markets brimming with foodie and handicraft delights to post-colonial landmarks, futuristic houses of worship and beautiful offshore islands. There’s so much in Sabah’s state capital just waiting to be explored. Here are the ten top things to do in Kota Kinabalu you can’t miss when you’re there. Signal Hill Observatory Platform The Signal Hill…
How to get from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, Sabah
Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan are two main destinations for travellers visiting Sabah, Borneo. Kota Kinabalu as a vibrant city and gateway to beautiful marine parks and rainforests. And Sandakan as an eco-tourism hub for a whole of host of unique wildlife experiences. Therefore moving from one place to the other is a journey most visitors…
A guide to Kinabatangan River Tours, Borneo
The Kinabatangan is a river that runs through the east of Malaysia’s state of Sabah. It’s renowned for the abundance of wildlife that lives in and along its banks and is one of the best places to see many of Borneo’s unique animals in the wild. This guide should tell you everything need to know…
The Best Things to do in Kuching, Sarawak
Kuching makes a great base for exploring the wildlife and national parks of Borneo Malaysia’s western state, Sarawak. Yet this laid-back city has plenty on offer to explore within its centre too. Here are the best things to do in Kuching and its surrounding areas that you shouldn’t miss out. Kuching Waterfront Although nothing much…
How to Spend 48 Hours in George Town, Penang
George Town is where creative and culinary delights come to play. Renowned for its street art and street food scene, this little colonial town should be on every art lover’s and foodie’s bucket list. Yet George Town has a fascinating history to discover too. For centuries it has drawn people from different cultures from around…
A Guide to Selingan Turtle Island, Malaysia
Sandakan is fast becoming a top tourist destination for eco and wildlife tourism in Borneo Malaysia. And Selingan Turtle Island, a conservation park for turtles and other marine life is a place not to miss off the list. So if you’re planning a trip to Sandakan or even Sabah and want to find out a…
How to Get From Kuala Lumpur to Penang
The island of Penang and the city of Kuala Lumpur are very both popular tourist destinations with plenty to discover. Penang for its world-class street art and street food and Kuala Lumpur for its many attractions as a buzzing Asian capital. But what’s the best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Penang and vice…
The Ultimate 6 Month Southeast Asia Itinerary
So you’re looking to create a 6 month Southeast Asia itinerary but don’t know where to start? Well luckily for you, I’ve put a lot of research into my two previous trips to Southeast Asia and even more into my upcoming 5-month trip there. So by combining all my past experiences and future plans together,…