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  1. sebastianbk avatar

    RE: 12 days in Borneo, Malaysia

    by sebastianbk 28 May 2012

    Thanks a lot for all the suggestions. I hadn't actually thought about tours getting sold out. I've been checking a few tour operators…

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    Kota Kinabalu/Sepilok - travelling solo

    by porridge 28 May 2012

    Hi travellers Whos been to Malaysian Borneo solo and where did you stay to ensure a little luxe comfort (I've done my time in hostels!)…

  3. westwood avatar

    RE: Orang-utans on mainland Malaysia

    by westwood 25 May 2012

    Have a look at flights from KL to Kota Kinabalu with Air Asia. Often flights are cheap and then you can pick a trip to see the orangutans.…

  4. sebastianbk avatar

    12 days in Borneo, Malaysia

    by sebastianbk 25 May 2012

    Hey Lonely Planet'ers, I am going to South East Asia this summer and Borneo will be one of my destinations. I am flying to Kota Kinabalu…

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    Air Asia LCCT Time Allowance

    by worldcitizen83 25 May 2012

    I have a flight on Air Asia scheduled to arrive at the LCCT in Kuala Lumpur at 3:05pm. The next flight is with Air Asia to Kota Kinabalu…

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    RE: Visa's Boarding etc

    by loubbylou 24 May 2012

    +I am aware of the penalties for airlines, but this is surely not one of those instances+ You see, Brax, this is what we argue +every,…

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    RE: How Many Airports Have You Been To?

    by truckstophero 22 May 2012

    Updated 2012: New York JFK New York Newark Chicago Midway Chigago O'Hare Florida Orlando St Loius Missouri Minneapolis LAX John W …

  8. Haggisthai avatar

    Travel to Sarawak and Sabah

    by Haggisthai 22 May 2012

    I have a problem in as much I have not got much space left in my Passport and was wondering if anyone can give me the low down on arriving…

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    RE: clark airport

    by callippo 15 May 2012

    forget Manila, fly Air Asia to Clark from Kota Kinabalu, then take your Air Asia Philippines (starting next month) flight from Clark to…

  10. sil123 avatar

    Re: 10 day - 2 week Borneo Itinerary

    by sil123 14 May 2012

    Within kk(kota kinabalu), try to check out lokawi zoo, lots of orang utan there, but for close up with d orang utan, try sepilok rehab…

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    Re: 10 day - 2 week Borneo Itinerary

    by twilightsmith 13 May 2012

    My girlfriend and I spent a solid month in Kota Kinabalu alone! If you stay there check out the "native" hotels, I think they are better…

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    RE: Mount Kinabalu Prices 2012

    by sammyboat89 13 May 2012

    Thanks girlaboutworld! Well, those climbing costs just sort of sneak up on you now don't they! I'm heading over to Kota Kinabalu in July,…

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    Malaysian Borneo for Two weeks in July!

    by sammyboat89 13 May 2012

    Hello Fellow travelers, I'm going to be passing through Malaysian Borneo flying in on July 10 to Kuching, and flying out of Kota Kinabalu…

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    Mount Kinabalu Prices 2012

    by girlaboutworld 13 May 2012

    Hello Just got back from 2 wks in Sabah. had a rainy day by Mount Kinabalu, and had nothing better to do then copy down the prices from…

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    Re: Mt Kinabalu Climb - advice for doing it cheaply

    by canada_hiker 10 May 2012

    I just wanted to extend a hearty thank you to arowberry for the fantastic info provided in this thread. Coming across your post saved…

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    Cheap rooms in KK

    by br33na 08 May 2012

    Going to Kota Kinabalu and was wondering where the best loacation is for being near a beach but also near some food places/shops to. I…

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    RE: Flights from Miri to Cebu

    by greenmango 06 May 2012

    Cebu Pacific Air fly from Kota Kinabalu or Kuala Lumpur to Cebu. http://www.cebupacificair.com/

  18. callippo avatar

    RE: Flights from Miri to Cebu

    by callippo 05 May 2012

    there is no flight Miri-Cebu. there is not even a Kuala Lumpur - Cebu flight any more. Cebu might have this reputation of being the…

  19. footlooseferrett avatar

    RE: Itinerary help - Sabah 2 week trip

    by footlooseferrett 04 May 2012

    I agree with the above on Kinabatangan, it's a great wildlife experience. Further, if you enjoy that then a visit to the Sepilok orangutan…

  20. Paul_Holmes avatar

    RE: Kota Kinabalu Accommodation Review

    by Paul_Holmes 04 May 2012

    Its a discount rate because I was staying 2 weeks. But its quiet at the moment, especially weekdays so there might be room for negotiation.…

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    RE: getting from Kota Kinabalu bus terminal

    by bendejo 04 May 2012

    Well, I made it to KK, so I'll update. Yes, the buses from BSB and other points south of KK is in front of City Hall, virtually at the…

  22. Hopjesvla avatar

    Re: Kota Kinabalu Accommodation Review

    by Hopjesvla 03 May 2012

    Hi Paul, thanks for sharing your experiences, i'm looking forward to your next update! Anyway, the price you mentioned is that a walk-in…

  23. callippo avatar

    RE: Has anyone ever heard of Peak Travel Tours in Kota Kinabalu?

    by callippo 02 May 2012

    them just having a facebook page isn't necessarily a bad sign. It's perfectly OK for restaurants to have a facebook page rather than their…

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    RE: Has anyone ever heard of Peak Travel Tours in Kota Kinabalu?

    by speccibecci 02 May 2012

    If you are travelling solo, and can hang around for a couple of days, a cancellation is likely to occur, or you may be able to tag onto…

  25. Paul_Holmes avatar

    Kota Kinabalu Accommodation Review

    by Paul_Holmes 01 May 2012

    Hi, just a quick review about Xplorers Backpackers Lodge, just off Gaya Street, up towards the Jesselton Pier end. Single Room with fan…

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