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Summary Climbing Mount Kinabalu in Borneo Where is Mt Kinabalu? Booking the Climb up Mount Kinabalu The Mount Kinabalu Climb Sunset on Mount Kinabalu What to Pack for Mount Kinabalu The Mt. Kinabalu Summit Push At the Summit of Mount Kinabalu Going Down Climbing Mount Kinabalu in Borneo My lungs are burning as I gasp…
Exploring the Pinnacles of Gunung Mulu National Park in Borneo Gunung Mulu Pinnacles Trek Not an Easy Journey The Trek to the Pinnacles Deer Cave As I look out the window of the small twin-engine airplane that is taking me to my destination, I am overwhelmed with the vastness of the jungle of Malaysian Borneo….
Summary of Extraordinary Experiences in Borneo Things to do in Borneo Orangutans of Borneo Top Activities in Sabah Exciting Adventures in Sarawak Things to do in Borneo Mount Kinabalu, Sabah Borneo The Malaysian Borneo of today is significantly different from its past; during the 70s to 90s, vast rainforest areas were dramatically reduced due to…
Summary of the Derawan Islands Planning Your Trip Things to Do What to Eat and Drink Where to Stay Getting There Culture and Customs Money Saving Tips Derawan Islands: A Guide to the Hidden Gem of Borneo The Derawan Islands in East Kalimantan host one of the most vibrant ecosystems in Borneo. With a chance…
Summary Introduction Delicious Borneo Foods Top Museums to Explore Borneo’s Weather and Climate Top Destinations in Borneo Discovering Borneo: An Adventurer’s Paradise Muck dive while taking underwater photographs in Mabul, climb Mount Kinabalu while witnessing some 4,000 plant varieties, or walk above the trees in the rainforest while spying on orangutans in the wild. Borneo…
Summary of Best Places to See Orangutans in Borneo Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Kubah National Park Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre Lok Kawi Wildlife Park The Kinabatangan River With their ability to learn sign language and even to make tools, orangutans are considered one of the world’s smartest primates. Moreover, orangutans in Borneo even begin to…
Summary Orientation Things to Do Shopping Food Nightlife Getting to Miri While Kuching’s city mascot is the cat, Miri claimed the seahorse — famous for its gentle gracefulness. Despite a handful of high-rise hotels dotted around the city, Miri still retains the charm of a small town; the culturally-diverse people in Miri are very warm…
Saves Travel Stories Share Apr 26, 2017 • 5 min read The all-enveloping equatorial rainforests of Borneo’s fine national parks are superb for day hikes, but nothing compares to an overnight trek for experiencing these incredible jungles. A world teeming with orangutans, carnivorous pitcher plants, and gargantuan Rafflesia flowers deserves extensive exploration. Given the diversity…
Explore Mount Kinabalu: A Biodiversity Paradise in Borneo One of the world’s most prominent peaks, Mount Kinabalu soars up from sea level to 4095m, making Borneo the planet’s third highest island (after Hawaii and New Guinea) and a popular destination for climbers and hikers alike. Adding to Mount Kinabalu’s appeal are the distinct climatic zones…