Borneo is one of those islands that make you think about dense jungles, diverse wildlife, harsh terrain, and untouched backcountry. It truly is a gorgeous island. Our next stop on the island is a guest house right on the edge…
Sandakan – Bosou, Orangutans, and Rehabilitation
We arrived in Sandakan after a bit of trouble finding space on a bus. We ended up hitching a ride from a local to the next town and stopped at a road side stand for her favorite local snack, bosou,…
Kinabalu National Park – Summitting, Birding, and Waiting
Kinabalu National Park is two hours inland from Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Borneo. It’s headquarters is located at about 5000′, and the weather, compared to the sweltering heat of the jungle and coastland, is excellent. Kinabalu National Park is home…
Borneo Homestay – Volunteering, Building, and Beaching
We left Cambodia in such a rush, and unfortunately, skipped Phenom Phen and all the nice beaches because we had already signed up to do a homestay in Borneo via HelpX. (HelpX is an awesome website for signing up for…
Angkor – Temples, Ruins, and History
Angkor Wat and the area of Angkor is a beautiful, sweeping landscape full of history. The rulers of Angkor started construction about 1000 years ago and over time built an incredible city. Originally, the temples were built with the Hindu…