Culture & History / Food / Mountains / Travel
Nabalu, the mid-way stop to Kinabalu Park
by 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 …
Tag: Kota Belud
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 …
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, …
Banana as Vege
Banana is one of the most popular fruit in the world. People use banana fruit in making cake, dessert, ice-cream, etc. But, do you know …
Cycling in Kota Belud, the Cowboy Town
Owning a car is a “symbol” of freedom to most school leavers. I’ve gotten a taste of freedom at 9 when I got my first …
Forest / Island & Beach / Sabah / Travel / Wildlife
Usukan Cove
“A bay full of corals” is my first impression of Usukan Cove in Kota Belud district. In fact, the rich diversity and density of corals …