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Experience the Untouched Beauty of Danum Valley, Borneo

There are very few places left on earth where nature feels completely untouched, and Danum Valley in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, is one of them. Tucked deep within 438 square kilometers of pristine lowland rainforest, this conservation area is often described as the “crown jewel” of Borneo’s jungles—and stepping into it feels like stepping back inContinue reading “Experience the Untouched Beauty of Danum Valley, Borneo”

Mount Kinabalu Adventure: Things I Wish I Knew

“Why Did I Climb Mount Kinabalu? I Forgot, Halfway Up.” By Rajiz, reluctant adventurer and snack enthusiast. I am sharing my story climbing Mount Kinabalu for the first time in 2000. Hopefully it helps with your preparation physically and mentally. Let me start by saying I’m not a mountaineer. I’m more of a “mount-a-near-the-buffet” type.Continue reading “Mount Kinabalu Adventure: Things I Wish I Knew”

Explore Mount Trusmadi: Borneo’s Hidden Gem

Climbing Mount Trusmadi: Borneo’s Best-Kept Secret By Rajiz If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for something more than the usual tourist trail. That was me a few years ago—eager for a real jungle trek, far from crowds. That’s how I found myself on the steep, muddy slopes of Mount Trusmadi, Sabah’s second-highest mountain, andContinue reading “Explore Mount Trusmadi: Borneo’s Hidden Gem”

Discover Long Pa Sia: A Hidden Jungle Paradise

My Long Pa Sia Jungle Expedition By: Rajiz Tucked away in the remote highlands of Sabah, Malaysia, near the border with Kalimantan, lies Long Pa Sia—a village untouched by time, rich in biodiversity, and cradled by the Crocker Range. My expedition to this hidden gem was nothing short of transformative. The Journey Begins Reaching LongContinue reading “Discover Long Pa Sia: A Hidden Jungle Paradise”

Discover Birding in Borneo: A Unique Adventure

Birding in Borneo: A Journey into the Heart of the Wild By Rajiz The first time I heard the haunting whoop of a gibbon echo through the Bornean rainforest, I froze mid-step, binoculars still in hand, heart pounding—not from fear, but awe. The air was thick with mist, the canopy overhead alive with movement andContinue reading “Discover Birding in Borneo: A Unique Adventure”

Explore Crocker Range: Home of Rafflesia and Nepenthes

By Rajiz Yes you read it right! this trip brings you to the Rafflesia forest Reserve to see the world’s largest flower Rafflesia and the carnivorous Nepenthes. Good news.. it is located at the Crocker Range National Park reserve approximately 60km east from Kota Kinabalu city. This makes an ideal day trip for nature enthusiasts.Continue reading “Explore Crocker Range: Home of Rafflesia and Nepenthes”

Explore Wildlife at Borneo’s Kinabatangan River

By far the best river in South East Asia to spot Wildlife So which is the best river in Borneo to spot the wildlife? The answer is Kinabatangan River. Located at the eastern side of Sabah. Kinabatangan River is the longest river in Sabah snaking its way about 560 km from the headwater located deepContinue reading “Explore Wildlife at Borneo’s Kinabatangan River”

Ultimate Jungle Survival Trek in Borneo

So, what can you expect on a jungle survival trek, you ask? The jungle won’t just challenge you—it will consume you. It’ll chew you up, spit you out, and then drag you right back in. By the time it’s done with you, your trek is over—but you’ll walk out changed. You’ll reek of sweat andContinue reading “Ultimate Jungle Survival Trek in Borneo”

Explore Sabah’s Deramakot: Best Spot for Wild Orangutans

FAQ: Where is the best place to see wild orangutans in Sabah? Answer:The best place to see wild orangutans in Sabah is Deramakot Forest Reserve. Located about 90 km from the quiet town of Telupid, Deramakot is one of Borneo’s hidden gems for wildlife enthusiasts. This 55,507-hectare lowland rainforest is home to a wide varietyContinue reading “Explore Sabah’s Deramakot: Best Spot for Wild Orangutans”

Tamu – The Native Market of Borneo

It is not a complete holiday in Sabah if you haven’t been to the local market which was held once in a week. Some district, on weekdays some on weekends. According to the elders, it originate about 150 years ago or probably longer than that. Well whatever it is, it existed because of the needContinue reading “Tamu – The Native Market of Borneo”