Malaysia Travel Guide
Malaysia is actually one of those countries that I think is pretty underrated. It’s incredibly easy to travel around, the food is insanely good (I’m still thinking about that laksa), and the mix of cultures makes everything feel really unique. Whether we were wandering through the old streets of George Town in Penang, hiking in the Cameron Highlands, or spotting wildlife along the Kinabatangan River in Borneo, Malaysia somehow managed to really impress us. Spotting actual wild Orangutans was definitely one of the most unique things we had done to this point!
How to Do a Kinabatangan River Cruise: The Best Way To Get There & How I Did It in 2025
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…
How to Get to Kinabatangan River Sabah: Best Travel Tips & My Experience in 2025
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,…
Where to Stay Kinabatangan River Borneo: My Top Areas and Lodges in 2025
The Kinabatangan River was for sure the highlight of my time traveling through Borneo. It’s this stretch of mostly untouched rainforest, full of incredible wildlife, and I had the best time staying along the river and heading out on multiple cruises to spot orangutans and (hopefully) elephants. When I was planning my own trip, I…