Malaysia
Adventures on the Santubong Peninsula
Sarawak’s Santubong Peninsula, just outside of Kuching, was a thriving international trading port long before the establishment of Sarawak itself. Nowadays, the peninsula is most famous for the outstanding Sarawak Cultural Village, an open-air museum where visitors can learn all about the province’s ethnic groups. But beyond the museum, the peninsula is home to a
Seeing the World’s Largest Flower at Gunung Gading
Though Malaysia’s Sarawak Province is home to a plethora of national parks, there’s only one where you can find the ultra rare Rafflesia flower: Gunung Gading National Park. Fortunately, the park, located in the town of Lundu, is within easy reach of Kuching. While a visit to see the world’s largest flower can be done
Mulu National Park: Exploring the Caves
Mulu National Park is home to some of the world’s most stunning geological formations – the Clearwater Cave and Deer Cave systems among them. 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
Mulu National Park: Exploring the Trails
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
Jungle Trekking Through Bako National Park
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
Street Art: Kuching
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
Top 5 Things to Do in Kuching
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
Kuching: Experiencing the Legacy of the White Rajahs
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