Underwater photo of me snorkeling with a turtle in Sipadan, Borneo.
Daily Travel Snapshot: Borneo, Malaysia
Sunset along the Tatau River in Bintulu, Sarawak.
Jungle Trekking in Sarawak, Borneo
In the balmy heat of Borneo, the deserted beaches of the Similajau National Park offer a welcoming respite. But further inland lies a starkly different world: within the thick foliage of the coastal rainforest, there is an explosion of greenery and humidity. I am trekking through a Bornean rainforest …
Photoblog: The Last Remaining Tatau Tribe of Sarawak, Borneo
It’s a hot and wet afternoon in the tropics of Sarawak, Borneo. The jungle surrounding us is an artful assemblage of bamboo and palm trees, draped over the river banks. We are gliding through the murky waters of Sungei Tatau, flanked on both sides by lush foliage. Our destination: …
World’s Top 8 Scuba Diving Destinations
Gliding past rainbow-colored corals and swimming alongside giant manta rays and languid turtles: scuba diving gives us a chance to acquaint with the deep realms of nature. In this world where nature is overrun by tourism, scuba-diving provides that rare peek into a different galaxy. Whether you are a novice to the scuba …
Green Travel: 7 Luxury Eco-Retreats
In recent years, green travel is getting the attention that it rightfully deserves. Treading lightly, traveling responsibly and avoid leaving any carbon footprint as we travel can help sustain the environment, or at least prevent further damage to our planet. Unfortunately, traveling often causes a certain degree of destruction to the environment and …
8 Adventurous Spots Around the World
One of the many reasons why people travel is the challenge it poses. Diving into shark-infested waters, climbing the towering peaks or trekking through dense jungles – they all jolt adventure travelers to life. As my blood rushes with every adventure, I am reminded of the meaning of travel. Once …
AirAsia’s new Gimmick: turning Bloggers into Pilots
With several budget airlines appearing in the headlines lately, they are coming up with more new and innovative stunts to pull in the crowd. Now this new one will definitely catch you wide-eyed and salivating! Malaysia’s top budget airline AirAsia has launched a contest, ‘So You Wanna be a Pilot?’, opened to the public, …
10 of the Best Beaches in Southeast Asia
// Many friends have been scratching their heads for ideas on short weekend getaways from Singapore. We are after all very fortunate to be next-door neighbors with the lush tropical beaches of Malaysia and Indonesia. But thanks to over-developed tourism, most of these ‘ex-paradises’ are now crowded and touristy. Forget Bali, Phuket and Bintan, let’s [...]
Seven of the Best Wildlife Experiences
Wildlife is the only thing left on Earth that is original and real, roaming the Planet since thousands of years ago. To me, getting close to Wildlife gives that surreal feeling of seeing how the World would look like without human activities and commercialism. That, is the most beautiful side of Earth one can see. [...]
Diving the waters of Sipadan, Borneo
Spending X’mas in Sipadan was perhaps the best break of 2008. After a year of major changes – moving from Spain to Singapore, travelling in Africa, and short trips around tropical Asia, I urgently needed a break from everything. Just time to sit, relax and clear my head alil. Thou it didn’t feel like X’mas, with the tropical [...]
Dive haven in Sipadan
On our little piece of haven in Sabah -the Malaysian part of Borneo, the coral reefs are endless, bright and teming with life, while turtles swam freely right by my side and sharks roam the area in their predatory fashion. For every diving enthusiast, Sipadan is the Mecca, and the ultimate answer to paradise. It was nothing like I’d ever [...]
A Scuba Diver’s Paradise
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Sipadan Resort, Borneo Sipadan is a haven for all divers and sea-lovers. Rich with coral reef and amazing marine life, it’s easy to spot turtles, huge groups of barracudas and reef sharks swimming by you. Located at the northern tip of the island of Borneo, this little Malaysian island is the best kept secret of [...]
Mount Kinabalu – the pride of SouthEast Asia
Mount Kinabalu has one of the highest peak in Southeast Asia, standing at a height of 4,095metres (13,435 ft) above sea level. Located in a World Heritage site, in the east Malaysian state of Sabah, Mount Kinabalu boasts off a huge variety of flora and fauna, and is one of the world’s most important biological [...]
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