We have spent the whole of April retracing the steps of our trip to Malaysia, to celebrate Visit Malaysia 2014. We got lost in the jungle and witnessed ancient festivals, tried delicious food and explored amazing nature. Do you need any more convincing? To say farewell to Malaysia, we have rounded up ten good reasons … Read more
For us (and probably for most of you) Borneo equals wildlife. One of the best areas for wildlife watching is the Lower Kinabatangan in the Malaysian state of Sabah; that’s where we headed, for a three day trip into the rainforest. One of my life long dreams was to see the rainforest and wildlife in Borneo. … Read more
To celebrate the week of Earth Day, we explore Sepilok, a centre in Malaysian Borneo where orphaned and injured orangutans are rescued and cared for. My first encounter with an orangutan was a magical one. I was in Singapore Zoo, where free ranging orang utans are kept. It was the hottest time of the day, humid … Read more
Follow us as we discover Borneo this week, starting with Kota Kinabalu (KK for friends). The city is the state capital of Sabah, ‘the land below the wind’, famous for its nature and wildlife. At first glance, KK may not look like much, but there’s plenty to do to while away a couple of days, … Read more
There’s a quirky little place, roughly halfway between Kuala Lumpur and Penang. If you love hill stations, strawberries and tea, or if you fancy a break from the stifling heat of the rest of Malaysia, make sure you sure you stop in Cameron Highlands for a few days. Here are five ideas on what to … Read more
The month is nearing to its end, so our time in Brazil is drawing to a close. Here we take you on a tour of the wonderful Iguazu Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders we have ever seen. The Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls After bidding farewell to Sao Paulo we headed towards Foz … Read more