Climbing the Highest Green Volcano Mountains of Sabah, Mount Magdalena and Lucia
by It is human nature to chase whatever is big and shiny. Popular attractions eventually become crowded or expensive. Sometimes we secretly hope the places we …
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Climbing Mount Sinsing and Mount Kaingaran: The Heartbroken and Pitcher Plant Mountains
How do middle-aged people travel? Most people my age prefer leisure travel, choosing options like safaris or cruises. But can a 50-year-old guy like me …
Climbing Mount Nungkok, the Child of Kinabalu (via Kg. Tambatuon)
Tucked beside Mount Kinabalu, Mount Nungkok is one of the most striking peaks in Kota Belud. Often referred to as “Anak Kinabalu” (Child of Kinabalu), …
Bornean peacock-pheasant, the Most Beautiful Bird of Borneo
Borneo is home to an incredible 688 bird species, with 66 endemic to the island and six unique to Sabah, making Sabah one of the …
Cicada, the Noisiest Insect in Borneo
There are around 3,000 species of cicadas worldwide, with approximately 150 species found in Malaysia alone. Sabah, in particular, has over 80 described cicada species. …