Sabah is the northern neighbour of Sarawak over in Borneo, the largest island in Asia. While it may not be “Down Under”, as the Land Below the Wind, it still has plenty of amazing experiences to offer. Aim to conquer the tallest mountain in Malaysia, or experience a leisurely cruise along the second-longest river in […]
This article is brought to you by Skyscanner. Where are you going for your year-end vacation? The back-end of the year is packed full of vibrant celebrations around the world, so book now for spectacular fireworks in Taipei, graceful religious ceremonies in Bangkok, soulful Christmas carol concerts in London or gourmet delights in Osaka. Read […]
This article is brought to you by Skyscanner. Where are you going for your year-end vacation? The back-end of the year is packed full of vibrant celebrations around the world, so book now for spectacular fireworks in Taipei, graceful religious ceremonies in Bangkok, soulful Christmas carol concerts in London or gourmet delights in Osaka. Read […]
My experience with hot spring was limited to Taiwan and even then, I realised hot spring was just not my cup of tea. Hence, I wasn’t expecting much when I stepped into the nature reserve as part of the Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring day tour. […]
By Lloyd Green Okay, if you’re coming to Malaysia to spend two weeks in Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and the Perhentian Islands, you’re probably not going to do it on the cheap. But there’s also plenty of people who pass through Malaysia on their way north from Singapore en route to Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. […]
Layang Layang, meaning kite, is fast becoming another one of Malaysia’s premier dive destinations after the world- famous Sipadan Island. This oceanic haven is situated in the South China Sea about 300km north-west of Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah. Its mass supports a luxurious 90-room dive resort, a Malaysian Naval base and a nesting […]
The Kundasang War Memorial was one of the first memorials to commemorate the brave Australian and British Prisoners of War who died in Sandakan and during the infamous death marches to Ranau during World War II. The fort-like Memorial was designed by a local architect by the name of J.C. Robinson. It has four interlocking […]
Located 300km northwest of Kota Kinabalu, you find Layang Layang, part of the disputed Spratly Islands. The island is a true diver’s paradise. Though the island is not cheap, it is definitely worth a visit. When you go to Layang Layang, do not expect to arrive at a tropical paradise. The place used to be […]