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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 Visiting the Perhentian Islands Perhentian Kecil Perhentian Besar Diving the Perhentian Islands Snorkeling Getting to the Perhentian Islands When to Go Explore the Perhentian Islands: A Tropical Paradise Perhentian means “place to stop” in Bahasa Malay, the language of Malaysia; the Perhentian Islands’ crystalline blue waters teeming with aquatic life will captivate you. Easily…
Summary First Stop: George Town, Penang Best Time to Visit Penang Going to Penang Where to Stay in Penang Things to Do in Penang Penang’s past as a British colonial holding and its present-day status as one of Malaysia’s most prosperous states have made it one of Southeast Asia’s most popular tourist stops. Nicknamed “the…
Summary of Malaysian Coffee and Tea Drinks Teh Tarik Culture Other Malaysian Tea Drinks Milk, Sugar, and Ice Make Your Own Teh Tarik at Home Malaysia’s Famous Coffee and Tea Drinks Originating from Malaysia, the tea concoction known as teh tarik holds a special place in the hearts of Southeast Asians and is famous worldwide….
Summary Lok Kawi Wildlife Park Tanjung Aru Beach Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Kinabalu Park Monsopiad Cultural Village Eating and Shopping Affectionately known as “KK,” bustling Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah and the hub of tourism in Malaysian Borneo. Visitors from around the world use Kota Kinabalu as the jump-off…
Summary An Introduction to Perhentian Kecil and Perhentian Besar Perhentian Kecil or Perhentian Besar? Perhentian Kecil Perhentian Besar Diving and Snorkeling in the Perhentian Islands Getting to the Perhentians When to Visit the Perhentian Islands in Malaysia An Introduction to Perhentian Kecil and Perhentian Besar The two main Perhentian Islands in Malaysia exhibit completely different…
Summary Long Beach or Coral Bay? Accommodations The Low Season The Island Tax Covering Expenses in the Perhentian Islands Using Electronics Diving and Snorkeling in the Perhentian Islands Partying in the Perhentians Keeping Valuables Safe Staying Safe and Healthy Malaysia’s Perhentian Islands are absolutely beautiful, but there are some tricks to staying happy and thriving…
Exploring Malaysian Borneo: Sarawak vs. Sabah Sarawak and Sabah, the two remarkable states of Malaysian Borneo, each offer unique experiences worth exploring. While experiencing both would be ideal, time constraints may require you to choose one. Moreover, Sabah tends to be more popular among tourists, yet Sarawak often caters better to specific interests. Sarawak or…