

16 Oddball Observations from Traveling in Southeast Asia
SOMEWHERE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA- I was cleaning out some old papers today, and found a whole bunch of scribbles from a trip through...


Three Days on the Kinabatangan River
BORNEO, INDONESIA- There are innumerable must-see destinations in Borneo, but among the top 3 is a trip along the Kinabatangan River in a...


A Day at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center
BORNEO, INDONESIA- The Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center is located on the outskirts of the town of Sandakan, a taxi drive far...


Diving With Scuba Junkie on Mabul Island
BORNEO, INDONESIA- It’s no secret that the waters off the coast of Semporna in Borneo are home to some of the most diverse underwater...


How to Ascend Mount Kinabalu on a Budget
BORNEO, INDONESIA- Climbing Mount Kinabalu can be expensive if you don’t take care to watch your costs. The main lodge at base camp costs...


Summit Fever: The Ascent of Mount Kinabalu, Borneo
BORNEO, INDONESIA- My vision is starting to go a bit blurry. I find myself short of breath, but not short of breath in the sense that I’m...


24 Hours in Borneo: The Pursuit of Happiness
BORNEO, INDONESIA- There’s a good chance I’m sleeping with the lights on tonight. To me, hostels are devious cesspools of necessity, a...


Basic Dusun for Travelers
BORNEO, INDONESIA- If you are traveling overland through the state of Sabah, Borneo, take it from me—it’s worth it put aside ten minutes,...