Mulu National Park is home to some of the world’s most stunning geological formations. Named after Mt. Mulu, the park is situated between the city of Miri in Malaysia’s Sarawak Province and the country of Brunei. Yet, regardless of its location on the map, the place is so remote that it can only be reached …
Designated in 1957, Bako National Park was the first of its kind in Malaysia’s Sarawak Province. The park, situated around the Muara Tebas Peninsula, takes up about 27 square kilometers. In addition to its picturesque beach setting and nature trails, Bako is one of the best places in Borneo to see wildlife. Its most notable …
Kuching is a colorful place. Not only is it surrounded by lush greenery, but the cityscape is adorned with the bright pastel hues of old Chinese shophouses. And more recently, Kuching is becoming a popular haven for street art. Thanks to local arts festivals and even corporate sponsorships, more and more of the town’s blank …
Kuching has got to be one of Southeast Asia’s most underrated cities. While many use it as a starting point to explore Sarawak’s numerous national parks, it’s worth sticking around in for at least a few full days. Kuching, a city of 325,000, has a lot more to offer than first meets the eye. And …
Imagine going on an exotic adventure to the other side of the world, only to end up the ruler of your very own country. As farfetched as it may sound, that’s exactly what happened to a man named James Brooke, the first of the White Rajahs. He set sail for Borneo, the world’s third largest …
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Visitors flock to Chiang Mai, Thailand, to see its ancient temples, scenic mountains and maybe even ride some elephants. But not many realize that the city is becoming increasingly popular in Southeast Asia for another thing: street art. As Chiang Mai has long been one of Thailand’s most creative cities, not to mention one of …
Chiang Mai is one of Thailand’s most thriving creative hubs. The abundance of universities, along with the cheap rent and slow pace of living, have combined to make the Lanna capital an attractive place to live and work for all sorts of creative types. While, as we’ll cover below, there are some great art spaces …
Not many people who visit Chiang Mai are aware that the city has its own set of ruins, known as Wiang Kum Kam. While not comparable to the glorious ancient capitals of Sukhothai or Ayutthaya, Wiang Kum Kam couldn’t be easier to explore. The ruins are a quick ride from Chiang Mai’s city center, cost …
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Lamphun is easily one of Thailand’s most historically significant cities. Before the establishment of the Lanna Kingdom, another kingdom called Haripunchai had long been the dominant force in Northern Thailand. Established in the 7th century by a queen from Lopburi, Haripunchai was a major cultural center where religion and the arts thrived for centuries. For …
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Built by Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century, Banteay Chhmar was likely far more than just another temple. Scholars now believe, in fact, that it functioned as the Khmer Empire’s ‘second city’ after Angkor. Even in its ruined state, visitors to the temple today can see the clear resemblance between Banteay Chhmar and the …