Orchid Gardens of Sabah Agriculture Park
by Orchid is such a charismatic flower that some enthusiasts would risk their lives to collect it in the wild. Luckily, you can see many precious …
Category: Travel
The longest orchid leaf in the world
“Over here!”, Mr. Jain Linton, the botanist guide from Sabah Agriculture Park (Taman Pertanian Sabah) in Tenom, sounds really excited when he shows us “Ekor …
The largest orchid leaf in the world
The largest orchid leaf belongs to Elephant Ear Orchid (species name: Phalaenopsis gigantea). The photos below are taken in Sabah Agriculture Park (Taman Pertanian Sabah) …
Fun ride on North Borneo steam train
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 …
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 …