Gunung Alab (Mount Alab), a Secret Highland Park in the Mist
by To escape the recent heatwaves, many head to higher ground. While the road to the famous Kinabalu Park is often congested during the peak season, …
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How to get to the islands near Kota Kinabalu? (Updated: March 2026)
Kota Kinabalu City (KK) is the gateway to Sabah. Some of our islands are only 15 minutes away from KK by boat. In KK, there …
Climbing Mount Sinsing and Mount Kaingaran: The Heartbroken and Pitcher Plant Mountains
How do middle-aged people travel? Most people my age prefer leisure travel, choosing options like safaris or cruises. But can a 50-year-old guy like me …
Climbing Mount Nungkok, the Child of Kinabalu (via Kg. Tambatuon)
Tucked beside Mount Kinabalu, Mount Nungkok is one of the most striking peaks in Kota Belud. Often referred to as “Anak Kinabalu” (Child of Kinabalu), …
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, the Islands Park of Kota Kinabalu City
If you visit Sabah and have a local friend from Kota Kinabalu City (KK) as your tour guide, he or she would ask, “Hey, do …
Mamutik Island of Sabah, Malaysia
Tourists to Kota Kinabalu City (KK) always ask, out of the five islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TARP), which one is recommended. My answer …