Every thing you ever wanted to know about cats
kyoub Says: In the Malay language, Kuching means cat, so fittingly the town is full of statues of cats.There is also a large museum , that looks like a space launch, dedicated to cats.Inside you will find everything that you can think of that has anything to do with a cat.This is a...
Dukit Coffee House: Good local food
kyoub Says: The Dukit Coffee House is located inside the Telang Usan Hotel in Kuching,There is a breakfast buffet served to all guests of the hotel.You have your choice of a western or Malay breakfast.Which ever you choose be sure to have some of the local fruit. We happened to be...
hasanal bolkiah theatre aka cinema: latest movies
SangAji Says: watching latest movies ..on hugh screens...with your families ..and lots of munchies...without a single care..just like yesterday.... people are out to watch moviees ..dress code? .. who cares!!!
kyoub Says: It is very easy to get around the cities of Borneo. If you purchase a good detailed map you have no problem finding your way on the back roads either.We rented a car most everywhere that we went.
SangAji Says: located in 50's building....sells durian ...fortunately not 50's crop! durian lah..and other fruits...and flowers ...and whatever is being sold.... a few to tens of b$...
kyoub Says: There are thieves on Gayana Island.They are the 4 legged kind with a long tail.These monkeys will snatch anything that they can find.We caught them in the act, raiding the trash container.
Don't forget your walking shoes
kyoub Says: Travel as light as possible because you will be in and out of several airports.Some smaller planes have limited luggage allowance. Light cotton clothing is recommended, it is very humid in the jungle.Women should keep their arms and legs covered( bikinis are out of the...
kyoub Says: We were pleasantly surprised to find so many parks that we could visit just a few KM from the downtown area of Brunei.Some had swinging bridges, waterfalls, and one had a boardwalk thru the jungle.Bukit Shahbandar Forest Recreational Park has an observation tower up on a...
pollong Says: This tour is so special for those who aged 18 years old and above.Coz it was so amazing and exiting. This type of sports is NOT suitable for those who aged below than 18 years old. But they also can come in on this sports actvity by get the permit from their parents. the...
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Q: I am very much interested in coming to Borneo for a visit and to hopefully spend some time working voluntary in one of the...

A: Suggest you write to the Wildlife Department of Sabah for the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sandakan or the Bukit Merah Lake Town resort in Peninsular...
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When you think of Borneo your mind brings up visions of tribes of headhunters.The tribes are still there but they gave up the act of such serious revenge many years ago. Borneo is the third-largest......
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Borneo - 3rd largest island on earth

3rd largest island after greenland and guinea ... until recent times famous for headhunters.... a 'manhood' sports amongst some native groups ... and gift in marriage ... and trophy in 'eldership'...
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I spent just under 3 weeks in Borneo and came back with the feeling of having 3 holidays in one. We started out in the jungles around the Kinabatangan river looking at the birds and wildlife of the...
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Hiking, in the rain forest on the other side of the island, requires leech socks to help keep the leeches off of you. Here's a picture of one of the critters. The skin on your the palm of your hand is...
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Balikpapan/Banjamasin - Borneo

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