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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: Indonesia/Malaysia/Borneo trip questions

by merantau 28 January 2012

I would forget about including Bali in your trip as you have limited time. Sabah is good for wildlife. The Kinabatangan River is probably…
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: Advice please!

by merantau 21 November 2011

Dougv's advice is spot on re Jakarta and Bangkok. As for Borneo you must choose between Sabah and Sarawak. Both are fairly untouristed…
Possible Day Trips from Kota Kinabalu

by 4nn 22 August 2011

Hi, I'm organising a day trip during my stay at Kota Kinabalu (well my hotel is in Tuaran). I would like to do a day trip to either: …
RE: KK accommodation north of Tuaran

by mhfw 21 October 2010

Kudat town? There's the golf club, and many hotels in town. Nice place to spend a day.
KK accommodation north of Tuaran

by darwin01 05 October 2010

Is there anywhere mid-range, northish of Kota Kinabalu? I thought that after Mount Kinabalu it would be good to head towards the tip…
From Mt Kinabalu to Tip of Borneo - useful info

by Yamahuh 09 August 2010

If you're heading from KK to Mt Kinabalu it's straightforward enough but getting back from Mt Kinabalu and heading north isn't so easy.…
New attractions in Kota Kinabalu

by dhannis 05 May 2010

Just had a great holiday in Sabah here are some of the best things I found to do on a extended stay. _The best things to do in Kota Kina…
RE: Things to do in KK.

by merantau 16 March 2010

If you are there on Sunday, Gaya Street market, or more authentic and less touristy, Tuaran market. Mini bus to Tuaran is very cheap.…
RE: Sandakan to Sukau by bus

by RedApe 14 February 2010

Be sure to get a map of Sabah when you arrive. There are a lot of free maps around...though the better ones are by Periplus. There is…
RE: Holiday House in Kota Kinabalu

by JSSY 02 July 2009

Hi Jamie, I have checked with my local friend there. He suggests Promenade Hotel Apartment near Api Api Centre. 3 bedrooms with kitchen…
RE: Kota Kinabalu - Water Villages

by JSSY 10 June 2009

Then they are not the same. The one that I mentioned is away from Tuaran centre but still still within this town. It is a good place for…
RE: Kota Kinabalu - Water Villages

by JSSY 09 June 2009

Hi John, I just went to Mangkabong in end April. I didn't take a bus there but rather chattered a van as we have 14 ppl and planned our…
RE: Kota Kinabalu - Water Villages

by sandysea 09 June 2009

You would probably need to take the bus to Tuaran (although the turnoff for Mengkabong is 2km before Tuaran). I estimate that would take…
RE: SOME BORNEO / KK QUESTIONS..

by sandysea 19 January 2009

Check out Pulau Tiga 2 hrs south of KK. Pulau Tiga Resort (they have a website) has nice cabins overlooking a lovely beach with good…
RE: Kota Kinabalu - Le Meridien

by robantcol 20 September 2008

Just returned from KK 3 weeks ago. Can't comment on that hotel, we stayed at the King Park, £25 per twin room per night and I was well…
From Mt.Kinabalu to see Urang Utans

by Boleslav 25 June 2007

the bus from Mt.Kinabalu to Sandakan will be approx.MYR 35- we rode on SIDA bus from Mt,Kinabalu to GumGum(Uncle Tan) in April for MYR…
Papar River Drift vs Tuaran water village

by krishnna 27 April 2007

We're planning on going to do the white water rafting at Padas Gorge, I'm also looking for a budget friendly package. I've done a lot…
Papar River Drift vs Tuaran water village

by sandysea 26 April 2007

You may also find this interesting Klias river.…
Papar River Drift vs Tuaran water village

by allendarcy 25 April 2007

3x for sandysea' link and carri2sea's advice.

Since I am traveling alone, i guess it would be better for me to pick a local travel…
Papar River Drift vs Tuaran water village

by dbarton 25 April 2007

Is there some similar info for Kuching?
Trying to decide what part of Borneo to go to!
Papar River Drift vs Tuaran water village

by carri2sea 24 April 2007

We did a full day trip to the Tip of Borneo and also stopped at the bee village, the gong making village, and a Runggus longhouse.
The…
Papar River Drift vs Tuaran water village

by sandysea 24 April 2007

Have a look at this site - I didn't read it all but it may give you some ideas.

Papar River Drift vs Tuaran water village

by allendarcy 24 April 2007

Hi~

I will be in Kota Kinabalu for three days and except for the great islands in Tunkun Abdul Rahman Park, I would prefer to spend…