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Borneo - advice on my trip itinerary

by chill2 18 April 2012

Hello, My boyfriend and I are going to Borneo in July and we devised a trip itinerary on which we are hoping for some feedback. It closel…
RE: Has anyone been to Pulau Balambangan?

by mamade 17 April 2012

Hope this isn't too delayed... but we stayed with Mr James at his fishing village on Balambangan in August last year. We went with…
Re: Borneo, avoiding the crowds and seeing something beautiful..

by borneoislovely 17 April 2012

Hi anyalily The things you can see around Kudat are mostly beaches (Kg. Kimihang, Bak-Bak, Kelambu), villages, longhouses (Kg. Tinanggol…
Re: What would you do in three days near Kota Kinabalu or Brunei?

by borneoislovely 31 March 2012

Hi You may try a mangrove boardwalk trek (almost 2 km) on Gaya Island near Kota Kinabalu with the option to relax on Sapi or Manukan…
Re: Kuching to Kota Kinabalu...

by Konniandmatt 29 March 2012

Hello scottyheather: My wife and I, both 58 years old, backpacked from Kuching via Sibu, Rejang River, Miri, Mulu, Brunei, Kota Kinabalu,…
RE: Safety and Tips in Borneo

by alfredm 12 March 2012

I guess you'll have all necessary vaccinations. The biggest issue might be the leeches. Not sure about the place you are going to visit,…
Safety and Tips in Borneo

by MeghanLouise 12 March 2012

Hi folks, This summer (2012) I am traveling for about 7 weeks to Kudat, Sabah, East Malaysia for an environmental expedition through…
RE: Getting from Kudat to Kota Kinabalu

by Shelly14 04 March 2012

Thanks Callippo. It seemed like buses & minis should be an option just wasn't sure since I couldn't find any detailed info anywhere -…
RE: Getting from Kudat to Kota Kinabalu

by callippo 03 March 2012

I've only ever been to Kudat by car or motorcycle but as it's the state capital they'll be buses and minivans heading to KK, not sure…
Getting from Kudat to Kota Kinabalu

by Shelly14 03 March 2012

Hi everyone, I will likely be arriving to Kudat by boat and need to get to Kota Kinabalu airport over land. Wondering if anyone has any…
RE: beaches in kota kinabalu

by callippo 29 February 2012

tip of Borneo near Kudat is incidentally the only place in the world where you can see the Philippines with the naked eye while standing…
RE: beaches in kota kinabalu

by merantau 29 February 2012

If you just want to swim the beach at Tanjung Aru, just out past the airport, is ok. If you did go to Tip of Borneo there is a beach called…
Snorkelling/diving in Saba, Sarawak or Kalimantan

by lucylucylucy 25 February 2012

Any suggestions on the next best snorkelling/diving spots after Sipadan (which we've been to before and have booked again) and Layang…
RE: Malaysia island

by alfredm 14 February 2012

Actually the nearest islands to KK are those of the Tunku Abdul Rahman NP: http://www.molon.de/galleries/Malaysia/Sabah/TuAbdRahman/ …
MAS Wings track record?

by princesultan 30 January 2012

Hey guys, I'll be taking a flight from KK - Lahad Datu and I'm debating between 2 flights (I'll be coming from Kudat that same morning).…
RE: Danum vs Maliau vs Kinabatangan

by RedApe 25 January 2012

Judging from your question on another branch...Maliau would require guides almost everywhere. I guess that makes it "touristy". Yet at…
Danum vs Maliau vs Kinabatangan

by princesultan 25 January 2012

Looking for something with great wildlife, rainforest and unspoiled by tourism. The prices of Maliau look quite high but I can deal with…
Re: motorbike hire

by joel1987 17 January 2012

hi Andrew, First of all I would like to thank you for using our service during your stay in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. To clarify on for…
Re: Destination and accommodation advice for Sabah

by fl 14 January 2012

From a previous post: In Sarawak try Danny Voon who has a small alternative adventure operation called escapadeborneo@gmail.com ... …
RE: Has anyone been to Pulau Balambangan?

by RedApe 09 January 2012

Looking at the map it seems that it's about the same distance from the Tip of Borneo (Keretang) to P. Balamabangan as from Banggi village…
RE: Has anyone been to Pulau Balambangan?

by RedApe 09 January 2012

Banggi has a lot of potential, but the facilities are very basic. As mentioned, I went solo, so didn't want to hire boats to go do things…
RE: Best beaches in Sabah/Sarawak?

by RedApe 25 December 2011

In Sabah few people go to Kuala Penyu, or the beaches in the North of Sabah - from Kota Belud (where you transit to Mantanani...though…
Re: Borneo itinerary help please

by Konniandmatt 18 December 2011

Hello Rebecca0000: You have already two important Bornean chapters in your itinerary: diving/sea and wildlife/nature. What about adding…
RE: Help with East Malaysia vacation

by alfredm 02 December 2011

Yes, the Tip of Borneo is north of Kudat. There are several places where to stay there. Some are socalled "homestays", for instance you…
RE: Help with East Malaysia vacation

by Umaisarah 02 December 2011

Red Ape - didn't plan on climbing Mt Kinabalu (not fit enough!) but am planning to do the trails at the park n stay at a guesthouse there.…