Pisang Goreng Cheese (Fried Banana with Cheese)
by Pisang Goreng (literally means Fried Banana, the correct translation is Banana Fritter) is the most popular snack for tea break in Malaysia. This sweet, crispy …
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Culture & History / Food / Sabah / Travel
The Vibrant Tamu Market of Kota Belud
To know the culture and lifetstyle of locals, the best way is to visit their market. Tamu (means “Meeting”) is a traditional open-air market of …
Tarap fruit of Borneo
Tarap or Terap (Species: Artocarpus odoratissimus) is a fruit native to Borneo, though its Philippines name “Marang” is the official English name (WHY?!). In Greek, …
Red and Orange Durians of Sabah
What makes Sabah people so happy in year end? Xmas? New Year? Oh ya, a King was born on Christmas. Guess what. The “King of …
Yellow Dragon Fruit
Dragon Fruit (or pitaya) is one of the favorite fruits of Malaysians and has been planted commercially in Sabah for some years. It is only …
Kiansom Waterall Park
Kiansom (or Kionsom) is a familiar picnic spot to people of Kota Kinabalu (KK). I call Kiansom a “Waterfall Park” because it has 7 waterfalls! …
Sabah Ice-Cream
The recent hot days make me think of a tasty ice-cream that is made in Sabah, the “Super Ice-Cream Potong” (translated as Cut Super Ice-Cream). …
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 …