Jackie, orangutan who owns a house
by Jackie is a superstar of Poring. Everyone in Poring knows her. She is the most “human-like” orangutan that I’ve ever seen. The “house” of Jackie …
Category: Travel
Accommodation at Poring
Poring Hot Springs is a popular attraction, but most tourists only come here for day trip. However, there are many other activities in Poring that …
The Most Expensive Orchid in the world
Do you know Sabah has the most expensive orchid in the world? Come meet Rothschild’s Slipper Orchid (species: Paphiopedilum rothschildianum) from Kinabalu Park. This orchid …
Gardens of Poring
Besides the popular Hot Springs and Canopy Walkway, there are a few “Ex-Situ” gardens in Poring nature park. Ex-Situ means “off-site conservation”, which is a …
Culture & History / Food / Mountains / Travel
Nabalu, the mid-way stop to Kinabalu Park
Pekan Nabalu (“pekan” means town) is used to be a “toilet stop” for tourists heading to Kinabalu Park. Now this small town is flourishing and …
BBQ Clams & Grilled Coconut
The BBQ Clam (Lokan Panggang) & Grilled Coconut (Kelapa Bakar) roadside stalls in Tuaran always caught my attention every time I passed by. “They must …
Upside Down House (Rumah Terbalik)
This is probably the hottest new stuff people talking about in town, and first time ever people feel happy that their world turning upside-down. After …
Bonding with Gaya Street, the heritage street of Sabah
Try to tell the youngsters about your past, and you will see the “WTF, here he comes again…” impatient expression on their faces. However, everyone …