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Mount Kinabalu climb experience – what to expect

Asia/Oceania · February 8, 2019

mt kinabalu summit

When there’s a mountain there, we just have to climb it, and Mount Kinabalu in Malaysian Borneo was one of those accessible peaks that we had been keen to conquer for some time. So when we once again found ourselves in Southeast Asia it seemed like the perfect time to check the Mt Kinabalu climb […]

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Climbing Mt. Kinabalu on a Budget 2019 & 2020

Asia/Oceania · February 1, 2019

mt kinabalu climb sabah borneo

If you’re planning on going to Sabah (Malaysian Borneo) and have already done some research on climbing Mt. Kinabalu, you’ve probably quickly realized that it’s not exactly cheap to sign yourself up for physical duress. Many prices quoted on the Internet are quite steep and have many travelers wondering whether it’s worth forking out their […]

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Small Business, Big Loss

Asia/Oceania, Personal Musings · April 13, 2015

Red Palm, KL

This past week I received an email that had a profound effect on me. In fact, even as I write this now I’m getting teary eyed. It’s probably not the kind of news that affects many people so deeply, but for someone who has been travelling since their teens, getting this kind of message from […]

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How to get from KK to Mt Kinabalu (and KK Airport to City Centre)

Asia/Oceania · March 25, 2014

Kinabalu Mountain Lodge

Planning on climbing Mount Kinabalu, one of Southeast Asia’s tallest mountains? Most climbing packages include transportation from Kota Kinabalu, but if you are wanting to save some ringgit by doing it yourself, then this is the post for you. If you’re still shopping around for Mt Kinabalu tour providers, we’ve done a massive update on […]

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Top #5 Travel Tips for Malaysia

Destination Guides · August 9, 2013

Kota Kinabalu Night Markets, Borneo, Malaysia

Malaysia is one of those countries that has it all. From its beautiful beaches to virtually untouched jungles to bustling metropolises, not-to-mention being a true cultural melting pot, there’s something here for everybody. With so much to see and do, let us say that these are our top picks of the places we had the […]

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Kinabatangan River Cruise & Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre

Asia/Oceania · August 5, 2013

Kinabatangan River cruise

Along with having the tallest peak in South-East Asia, Borneo is blessed with one of the most biodiverse environments on the planet. Upon reaching the Malaysian part of the island, getting out and experiencing some of this wildlife was therefore top of our list. And there are certainly plenty of opportunities to witness some of […]

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The Month in Photos: June 2013

Photography · July 21, 2013

TMIP June 2013

This “Month in Photos” is the first in our special themed photography series from our two-year global backpacking adventure. This month, we’re taking you to Malaysian Borneo where you’ll find insects you didn’t even know existed and moths that are as big as your hands. Here’s just some of the interesting bugs we encountered on […]

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