For a long time, Borneo (specifically the Malaysian part) had this reputation of being hard to visit. Like… it’s Borneo. It’s the jungle. It’s not exactly set up for backpackers or solo travelers, right? At least that’s what I always thought and maybe some of you did too. I definitely had a lot of respect…
Airlie Beach was hands down one of our fave stops on our East Coast trip. It’s the jump-off point for the Great Barrier Reef, which means the town is always buzzing with reef tours, fishing charters, and that classic Aussie beach town energy we’re all low-key obsessed with. When it comes to places to stay,…
I’ve always thought New South Wales is a bit underrated when it comes to how beautiful this part of Australia actually is. Everyone’s always going on about the Whitsundays, the Great Barrier Reef, Esperance, all those big-ticket, postcard places. But NSW? It quietly holds its own, at least in my book. Oliver and I spent…
Let’s be real, if you’re coming to Borneo, seeing orangutans is probably at the top of your list. That was definitely the case for me. And what better place to stay than right next to where they live? Sepilok is home to the famous Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, and it’s the perfect base if your main…
Airlie Beach is known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays. What it’s not exactly famous for is its food scene. To be totally honest, there aren’t that many mind-blowing restaurants in town. With backpackers coming and going, chefs hopping between gigs, and a tourist-heavy crowd, it can be hit or…
The number one reason most people come to Borneo is to see orangutans and yes, that was definitely the main reason I came too. Orangutans are one of the most endangered species in the world, and outside of Sumatra, Borneo is the only place you can still see them in the wild. Now, I’m obviously…
Just in case you didn’t know, the Kinabatangan River is part of the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in eastern Borneo, Malaysia. It’s one of the most untouched pieces of rainforest left in the world, and it’s packed with incredible wildlife. I was lucky enough to see wild orangutans, plus loads of other animals like proboscis monkeys,…
The Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary isn’t just one of Borneo’s top wildlife destinations, it’s honestly one of the best places in all of Asia to spot animals in the wild. It’s home to one of the last remaining patches of lowland rainforest and one of the few places on Earth where you can still see wild…
After five years of full-time travel, people always ask how I afford it. Some think I’m rich, others assume sugar daddy (I wish), but really, it’s just budgeting, priorities, and a lot of uncomfortable moments. Oliver and I aren’t backpacking on $10 a day, but we’re not splurging either. It’s more like cozy homestays, street…
The Kinabatangan River is part of the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in Malaysian Borneo and honestly, it’s one of the last truly wild places left in the world. This stretch of rainforest is one of only two places in the world (the other being Sumatra) where you can still find wild orangutans, which is what puts…