Malaysian Borneo – Sarawak Thorntree forum

Malaysian Borneo – Sarawak forum

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  1. Ciuto avatar

    25 days in Indonesia: which islands?

    by Ciuto 28 May 2012

    We could spend 25 days in Indonesia in August 2013. There are so many islands and things to see and do that we really need your help.…

  2. porridge avatar

    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. Rahnos avatar

    RE: Sarawak / Sabah trip itinerary - shoot please

    by Rahnos 24 May 2012

    I'm in Kuching now, been here a few days. Couple of nice places to eat, but there doesn't seem to be the street food culture here like…

  4. wondersalve avatar

    please have a look at my high level 6 month itenerary

    by wondersalve 22 May 2012

    seeking advice from experts on the region... your thoughts would be a big help! here's my proposed itenerary for 6 months (sept-feb)…

  5. bolshy avatar

    Beaches and islands for non-diver in Malaysian Borneo

    by bolshy 20 May 2012

    Hi, I'm looking for advice on beaches and islands to visit in Malaysia Borneo for two weeks in July, following a couple weeks in KL, Tioman,…

  6. sammyboat89 avatar

    RE: Malaysia and Indonesia

    by sammyboat89 14 May 2012

    Hi Hadanuka! I completely understand your pain. I am also going to Indonesia and Malaysia soon, and have been trying to ask anyone and…

  7. sammyboat89 avatar

    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…

  8. udina avatar

    RE: Malaysia travel advise needed

    by udina 08 May 2012

    To answer that question is impossible without knowing what you are interested in. Do you intend about going to Malaysian Borneo also (recomm…

  9. Tammy13 avatar

    Re: Need help with Travel ideas for August with 4 & 7 year olds

    by Tammy13 07 May 2012

    Thailand is definately a great place to go - and Thai people just adore children. It's been a while since I was there last but Northern…

  10. lucapal avatar

    RE: connecting the places I want to go...

    by lucapal 04 May 2012

    Which order depends where you are coming from....and where you are going back to. The vast majority of international flights go into…

  11. udina avatar

    Re: Borneo family adventure

    by udina 30 April 2012

    The question about what to do in Malaysian Borneo is asked weekly, so a bit of reading will you give a better idea. I disagree that you…

  12. putriduyung avatar

    RE: Ubud

    by putriduyung 30 April 2012

    Kalimantan and Bali are both in Indonesia but actually worlds apart. Borneo is a huge island with very little tourist infrastructure…

  13. Jared1987 avatar

    Looking for some cheap relaxation in Sabah

    by Jared1987 27 April 2012

    My girlfriend and I are going to Sabah in Malaysian Borneo this July for about a week. We're planning on flying into Sandakan to do see…

  14. Paul_Holmes avatar

    RE: Malaysian Borneo Trip Report - Sandakan & Sepilok

    by Paul_Holmes 23 April 2012

    An informative report, thanks. I've been in two minds whether to make the long bus trip from KK to Sepilok, seems quite an effort to…

  15. jbecky avatar

    Re: Wanted: amazing accommodation with private jetty into the sea!

    by jbecky 22 April 2012

    I don't know about hotel with rooms over the water in Bali. Tahiti, the Maldives, and Sabah in Malaysian Borneo are known for them. In…

  16. alfredm avatar

    RE: Travel to Tanjung Puting from Tawau or Kuching?

    by alfredm 17 April 2012

    For the river trip and the local culture consider travelling on the Rejang river between Belaga and Sibu. Mulu is definitely worth the…

  17. zooey1234 avatar

    Re: Borneo or Thailand 9 days you decide...

    by zooey1234 17 April 2012

    I worked in Malaysia for 4 years and never visited Borneo. I usually return for a summer holiday and always find something new to add.…

  18. girlaboutworld avatar

    Borneo or Thailand 9 days you decide...

    by girlaboutworld 17 April 2012

    Hello there, may I ask humbly for your valuable (and occasionally trolly less valuable) opinions on how to spend my holiday? I work in…

  19. girlaboutworld avatar

    Borneo or Thailand 9 days you decide...

    by girlaboutworld 17 April 2012

    Hello there, may I ask humbly for your valuable (and occasionally trolly less valuable) opinions on how to spend my holiday? I work in…

  20. wus avatar

    RE: Forgot to say

    by wus 15 April 2012

    I really wonder how mozzies recognize the border between Indonesian and Malaysian Borneo.

  21. Mil0023 avatar

    Best Order To Go From Islands In Indonesia and Malaysia

    by Mil0023 14 April 2012

    I plan on going to Malaysia and Indonesia next year and plan on visiting the islands of Sumatra, Sulawesi, both Indonesian and Malaysian…

  22. gorper avatar

    RE: mainland beaches east coast

    by gorper 08 April 2012

    Lots of great choices for east coast beaches in May. Weather should be great, so don't be afraid to get over to the Perhentians -- hands…

  23. smilz2012 avatar

    A year in se Asia itinerary help !!!

    by smilz2012 07 April 2012

    I'm thinking my itinerary is good and would work but I'm not sure about weather . I checked info and seems in certain places I might get…

  24. wdm avatar

    RE: low season high season in asia??

    by wdm 07 April 2012

    Indonesia is in a different climate zone from the rest of S.E.A., along with Northern Australia, Malaysian Borneo and Singapore. June,…

  25. wyoung avatar

    RE: Prepaid SIM card for Blackberry

    by wyoung 29 March 2012

    By the way, TuneTalk rides on Celcom's network. So, the coverage is almost the same. I'm using MAXIS by the way, extensive 3G coverage,…

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