What is there to do in Sandakan? If you’re heading to Borneo, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself in Sandakan, especially if you’re interested in Borneo’s unique wildlife. Sandakan, located in the east of the state of Sabah, is most famous as the gateway to the Sepilok Orangutan ...
How to Spend 3 Weeks in Malaysia: Epic Itinerary
How to spend 3 weeks in Malaysia: epic itinerary. Malaysia is an incredibly beautiful country to explore, full of incredible landscapes, delicious food, fascinating culture and weird and wonderful wildlife. It makes the perfect addition to a South East Asia backpacking trip, but can also be a ...
Wildlife Safari in Borneo: Join a Kinabatangan River Cruise
Join a Kinabatangan River cruise in Borneo. One of the most popular reasons for visiting Malaysian Borneo is for the wildlife spotting. Proboscis monkeys, crocodiles, elephants, and of course - my favourite orange fluffy primate: the orangutan! And the best way to experience the real Bornean ...
See Orangutans at Semenggoh, Borneo
See orangutans at Semenggoh, Borneo. Getting to see orangutans in Borneo was an absolute dream come true. I've always had a soft spot for these orange fluffy primates, so this year I decided to finally travel to Malaysian Borneo to see them in real life. It's very important to me to make sure that ...
How to Hike the Mulu Pinnacles, Borneo
How to hike the Mulu Pinnacles, Borneo (Malaysia). Known as the "tombstones of the giants", the sight of the jagged limestone karsts jutting out through the rainforest is well worth the somewhat gruelling hike to get there. (Although for me the way back down was actually worse!).Remember to buy ...