All posts tagged "Borneo"
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267Culture & heritageUpcoming Video Game Offensively Appropriates Borneo’s Indigenous Cultures
“Savages, savages!” To quote the infamous song from Disney’s Pocahontas (1995) as both the natives and settlers prepare for war. The portrayals...
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187CommunityThe Cat’s Meow? Here Are Some Popular Theories About Kuching’s Name
One of Malaysia’s most iconic cities, the capital of the great land of Sarawak, proudly displays one of nature’s most beloved mascots...
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1.8KTravelBorneo, a Blue Skies Travel Guide
I was first introduced to the work of David Bowden when I bought a visually beautiful coffee table book called Enchanting Penang,...
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19.9KFood & Drink14 weird and wonderful delicacies of Sabah and Sarawak
Thanks to the varied culture of countless different tribes and communities, the food in Malaysian Borneo is unlike that found in Peninsular...
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2.6KTravelBorneo beyond Kota Kinabalu: the hidden adventures of Sabah and Turtle Island
After a quick tour around Kota Kinabalu (KK to the locals) and an exhausting but fulfilling hike up the famous Mount Kinabalu,...
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318Sports and eco-tourism in Sabah: the Ruhiang-Kiulu Adventure Challenge
Back for its fifth year, the Ruhiang-Kiulu Adventure Challenge will begin at 5am this Sunday, 24th January at the Tamparuli Tama Ground...
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4.5K12TravelA Treasure Trove of Surprises in Sandakan
Editor Chad Merchant recently visited Sandakan and found a treasure trove of surprises here, both in the city and in the great...
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99711TravelClimbing Mount Kinabalu: What You Should Know
Climbing Mt Kinabalu will remain a challenging draw for many. Here, Alex Sorenson recounts his own recent experience conquering Malaysia's mightiest peak.
