At one point or another, life makes all of us want to go and hide out in a cave. So why not embrace this and make it one of the highlights of your next visit to Borneo? This island is a veritable wonder ground of must-visit caves in all shapes and sizes. So if you’re …
At an estimated 140 million years old, Borneo boasts one of the oldest rainforests in the world. As a result, its been vital in the evolution of most of the endemic (unique to the island) species of plant and animal. So when you visit the Bornean jungle, you’ll be surrounded by around 3,000 species of …
Whether you are visiting Sandakan for the bulk of your trip, or just passing through, you will want to maximise your time in the city. So much travel time can be wasted by lack of planning when it comes to places like Sandakan. While it’s great to have an excuse to return to a place, …
Whether you are travelling to Sabah from elsewhere in Malaysia or from further afield like London or Sydney, you will likely find yourself on a Malindo Air service. This airline began flying in March 2013, and at 6 years old is expanding into the key airline for travelling to Borneo. Some people take to flying …
When visiting a new place, it’s a great idea to get clued up on what to eat. This Kota Kinabalu food guide will tip you off on the dishes to seek out. If you need to get energised after an active day’s diving, or just want to enjoy a relaxed meal with friends, we’ll tell …
In appreciation of PADI’s initiative “Women’s Dive Day”, which for 2019 is on 20th July, we’re taking a look at women in diving. With around 65% of certified divers being male, this annual celebration was conceived in 2015 to acknowledge and encourage more women in scuba diving. So we’ll look at historical women, innovative women, …
As the peak holiday months appear on the horizon, you’re probably starting to plan for this year’s Summer adventures in diving! Maybe you’ve booked your flights already. Or perhaps you’re still debating where to go. It could even be that you’re reading this having not yet committed to trying diving for the very first time. …
There’s nothing in the world that replicates the experience of an open water dive. You can witness the spectacular wildlife, unimaginable colours and surprising sounds of our planet’s underwater habitats. Of course, when an experience is this mind-blowing many people want to make a record of it. And that means cameras. But what product should …
When we’re not exploring the ocean, we’re looking high into the sky at another very different, but equally fascinating, natural population of Borneo. The birds of Borneo include resident and migratory species, with up to 688 logged here to date. 60 of these species are endemic to the island, which means that you won’t see …
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If you’re an avid diver, you’ve probably heard of Sipadan – the best dive site in Malaysia and one of the top 10 dive sites in the world. It’s also home to the Seaventures Dive Resort, a dive rig and floating village, giving you breathtaking views, unlimited diving options and a truly unique place to …