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 …
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 …
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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 …
Tampoi / Tampui fruit of Sabah
Early this month I was driving to Kinabalu Park, when I was near the junction to Kota Belud, about 42 KM before Ranau, I saw …
Coconut Pudding
After trying the BBQ Clams (Lokan Panggang) and Grilled Coconut (Kelapa Bakar) in Tuaran, I decide to try Coconut Pudding (Puding Kelapa) in second visit. …
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 …