Top 5 highest mountains of Malaysia are all in Sabah. After conquering the Mt. Kinabalu (4,095M) and Mt. Trus Madi (2,642M), last month I climbed Mt. Tambuyukon (2,579M), which is the 4th highest mountain and the hardest one. I’ll share my experience in 5 articles, 300 photos and 16 videos here, so you know what […]
Greater Coucal Spotted in Tawau Hills Park. It freaks out many people coz this bird likes to make gu-gu-gu ghost-like sound. Greater Green Leafbird Spotted in Maliau Basin and Rainforest Discovery Center (Sandakan City). Green Imperial pigeon (top: male, below: female) Can be seen in flock at coastal or mangrove area in late afternoon. Green […]
Bornean Bristlehead This is the most iconic bird of Borneo. Birders from all over the world always look for this unique bird of Borneo. It is the sole representative of the family Pityriasis. You have a good chance of spotting Bornean Bristlehead from canopy walkway of Rainforest Discovery Center and Danum Valley. Brahminy Kite Spotted […]
Continued from Part 1… (Note: The trail & accommodation have improved a lot after 2014. Please check out my latest Guide on Climbing Mt. Trusmadi.) Start Climbing After a group photo at the Starting Point, we started to climb at 10:30am. It was about 26° Celsius and the air was misty and refreshing. It was […]
Continued from Part 7 You can skip this if you are not interested in visiting Maliau Basin. This is the last blog entry for my Maliau Basin trip. It is more like some post mortem records that might be useful for anyone who plans a trip to Maliau Basin. Notes for Travellers You need to […]
Continued from Part 5 Hundred-Feet Observation Tower I wake up early at 5am in day 5, when others are still in their dream. Next to the Nepenthes Camp is an observation platform on top of a 33-Meter Agathis borneensis tree. I want to climb up there early to see the sunrise. Soon Mr. J and […]
Continued from Part 4… Day 4 in Maliau Basin I am ready to go home today morning. We have to cancel our trip halfway coz Ms. S is injured and suffer muscle pain. When all of us are in “quitting” mode, Ms. S has geared up and I can sense the “Go! Go! Go!” mood […]
Continued from Part 3 Day 3 in Maliau Basin I open my eyes and say good morning to a cockroach on my bed. Today we will go to the famous 7-tier Maliau Waterfall, which is one of the highlights of our Maliau Basin trip. Due to its hilly terrain and network of rivers, Maliau Basin […]
