Fun ride on North Borneo steam train
by In my childhood, one of the most exciting Christmas gifts I wanted was “choo-choo” steam train toy. Now I was even happier to have a …
Category: Travel
Snorkeling at Mantanani the Mermaid Island
The story of an island boy and a friendly male dugong (named Nicky) in Mantanani was once featured in Discovery Channel. Besides their touching friendship, …
Island & Beach / Sabah / Travel / Wildlife
Lankayan Island
Lankayan Island is a tranquil tropical island in Sulu Sea off Sandakan. Situated within the Sea Turtle Corridor and Coral Triangle (a.k.a. “Amazon of the …
Blooming Rafflesia, biggest flower in the world!
It’s a lucky moment that I have been waiting for. Blooming rafflesia! Not one flower but two, which is very rare. On the way to …
Culture & History / Food / Forest / Sabah / Travel
Tambunan, Switzerland of the East
If you ask the locals about their impression of Tambunan town, most will answer, “a hilly and tranquil place with beautiful rice fields and surrounded …
Hiking to Bukit Gundul (Bukit Botak), the Bald Hill
If you are on the way to Sepangar, you would notice a beautiful green hill with “bald” top. That’s why the locals call it “Bukit …
Islands of Semporna
Half of the popular attractions of Malaysia are sea and islands. Besides the tropical weather, white sandy beaches and crystal clear seawater, the islands of …