Borneo is surrounded by incredible coral seas, long beaches and islands for some unforgettable scuba diving or, if you know its secret places, to understand how it feels to have the most beautiful beach and sunsets all for yourself. All explained in this post. I spent most of my time […]
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Borneo’s Wildlife: the Sound of Sabah’s Rainforest
In this post, I explain what, where and how you can spot the incredible wildlife of Sabah, where the overflowing sound of Borneo’s rainforest make up the largest orchestra ever provided by nature. I have explored many Asian jungles during my travels and one thing that I have often, and […]
Read moreLiving and Volunteering on the Kinabatangan River
In this post there’s an account of my volunteering experience in Sabah, Borneo, with the reforestation program managed by KOPEL, by far the best I had in one year of travels. One month on the Kinabatangan River, surrounded by magnificent people, inspired some deeper reflections about the connection I feel […]
Read moreBorneo: Community-based Eco-tourism Funds Forest Conservation
A local community gets organised and finds a way to fund conservation and reforestation programs through their Eco-tourism, providing at the same time a viable alternative to palm oil jobs. An amazing place to find some quiet and spot the incredible Borneo’s wildlife, KOPEL’s Pin-Supu Forest Conservation Area is with […]
Read moreThe Skylines of Kuala Lumpur
Find some rooftop swimming pool and bar, sit back drink in your hand, and enjoy Kuala Lumpur’s world-famous skyline, with its Petronas towers, the highest twin skyscrapers in the world. Everything else is just a tasty plus. I have never seen a city with so many malls in my life. Everywhere […]
Read moreCameron Highlands’ Jungle Trails
Well known for its photogenic tea plantations, strawberry fields and accessible jungle trails, Cameron Highlands is a nice spot for a short stopover whatever directions you are travelling to in Malaysia. I’ll cut to the chase for a short and hopefully informative post: Cameron Highlands is a very touristic destination, […]
Read morePenang’s Cultural Melting Pot
Penang is a must visit spot for anyone travelling to Malaysia for its blended cultural heritage and history, a great example of harmonious coexistence which made the region one of the most prosperous in Malaysia. A port strategically located in the North-West part of Malaysia, on the Malacca Strait, Penang […]
Read moreChilling at the Amusement Park in Langkawi
Incredible but true, Langkawi manages to have both the chill vibe of a hippy beach and the busy seaside life of a big touristic hub, not least because of its duty free prices. It’s really hard to find a place where you can get anything you want at a relatively […]
Read moreAn Honest Review of 8 Destinations in Thailand
For a reason or for another, I ended up travelling to Thailand already four times. Here are the places I have visited with an honest, and short, review about them. Perhaps it is because it is a huge tourist and backpackers hub; or perhaps it is for its natural beauty, […]
Read moreCambodia: Paradise on a Highway to Hell
Uncontrolled over-development, plastic pollution, strong corruption, and a nonconstructive, sometimes violent attitude towards foreigners, makes Cambodia one of the worse places I have visited, despite the potential to be a real paradise. Here is my experience, and the reasons behind this assessment. When you travel long-term and you visit many […]
Read moreFeel of Mighty Mekong in Kratie
Kratie is mostly known for the possibility to see the critically engendered Mekong Irrawaddy dolphins but it is also a nice departure point to explore the areas around the mighty river, such as the cute Koh Trong island. Situated in centre-east of Cambodia, in the province that carries the same […]
Read moreSlumber of Senses in Sleepy Kampot
A colourful small sized river town surrounded by lush green jungles, pepper plantations, waterfalls, caves, and the charming Bokor National Park. Here is what you can see and do in this lovely backpackers hub, where the senses fall asleep and time slows down. Kampot is one of those places you […]
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