I love that you’re here right now because I would be the same, I could never go on a trip without trying to be as prepared as possible. And of course, all that preparation starts with a good old packing list. What I pack definitely isn’t the same for every trip. The climate, the activities,…
Hey guys, Carae here! When most people think about honeymoons, they go straight to the Maldives, Paris, or maybe Italy. Sure, it’s romantic, but also kind of predictable, right? If you’re after something more unique (and way more memorable), then a honeymoon in Borneo is definitely worth considering. Oliver and I just got back from…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Kinabatangan River Cruise was easily the highlight of my time in Borneo. We were out on the river, surrounded by rainforest, and watched completely wild orangutans swinging through the trees, it honestly felt unreal. Probably one of the best wildlife experiences I’ve had on my travels so far. However, when I was planning my…
Kinabatangan River, located deep in the rainforests of Sabah (that’s Malaysian Borneo, in East Asia if you’re still figuring out the geography), was definitely one of the best places I’ve ever visited for seeing wildlife. Orangutans swinging through the trees, proboscis monkeys doing their weird little nose thing, hornbills flying overhead, and if you’re lucky,…