23 April, 2018: hikers pause to photograph the Mount Kinabalu peak (4095m).
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It's a jungle out there! Borneo has some of the world's most wildlife-rich equatorial rainforests, incredible landscapes (above and below the waves) and rich indigenous culture.

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What would a truly eco-friendly city look like? We ask the experts as Indonesia plans to build new capital

Feb 18, 2020 • 7 Min read

Indonesia is set to build a new capital city from scratch. We ask experts what a city fit for the future would look like.

Wildlife & Nature
Where to travel based on your Harry Potter character
Sep 27, 2019 • 6 Min read
Use our quiz to find out which Harry Potter character you are and cast a spell on your next holiday destination.
Sustainable Travel
Indonesia to build a new capital city in Borneo jungle
Sep 3, 2019 • 2 Min read
The government’s new centre will be constructed in what is currently a tropical jungle in East Kalimantan on the east side of Borneo.
Wildlife & Nature
Climbing Mt Kinabalu, Borneo’s biological treasure trove
May 22, 2019 • 6 Min read
One of the world’s most prominent peaks, Mount Kinabalu soars up from sea level to 4095m, making Borneo the planet’s third highest island (after Hawaii…
Wildlife & Nature
Into the heart of Borneo: a guide to Sarawak’s national parks
Sep 13, 2017 • 6 Min read
Home to some of the world’s biggest caves and most diverse ecosystems, superlatives abound when it comes to describing Sarawak’s national parks. So…
Sustainable Travel
What to pack: trekking through Borneo's rainforests
Apr 26, 2017 • 5 Min read
The all-enveloping equatorial rainforests of Borneo's fine national parks are great for day hikes, but nothing beats an overnight trek to really…
Wildlife & Nature
Diving Sipadan: strong currents, steep walls and sea life in abundance
Feb 19, 2014 • 6 Min read
The name Sipadan is uttered with reverence by divers, and with good reason. The underwater topography of this tiny 40-acre island, 36km south of the…
Wildlife & Nature
Off the beaten track in Borneo
Nov 27, 2013 • 6 Min read
From steaming jungle to the cloud-capped summit of Mt Kinabalu, Borneo’s natural wonders are undeniable. But the island is no longer the deserted paradise…