Climbing the Highest Green Volcano Mountains of Sabah, Mount Magdalena and Lucia
by It is human nature to chase whatever is big and shiny. Popular attractions eventually become crowded or expensive. Sometimes we secretly hope the places we …
Climbing Mount Sinsing and Mount Kaingaran: The Heartbroken and Pitcher Plant Mountains
How do middle-aged people travel? Most people my age prefer leisure travel, choosing options like safaris or cruises. But can a 50-year-old guy like me …
Datuk Gong: Malaysia’s Most Misunderstood Guardian Spirit
If you walk around in Sabah, you might notice small shrines outside buildings, under big trees, or near construction sites. Inside sits a smiling old …
Climbing Mount Nungkok, the Child of Kinabalu (via Kg. Tambatuon)
Tucked beside Mount Kinabalu, Mount Nungkok is one of the most striking peaks in Kota Belud. Often referred to as “Anak Kinabalu” (Child of Kinabalu), …
Mount Sayap, the “New” Second Highest Mountain in Malaysia?
Mount Kinabalu is widely known as the highest mountain in Malaysia. Many also recognise Mount Trus Madi (or Trusmadi) as the second highest. Last year …
Horned Frogs of Sabah, Borneo
More than 10 years ago, during a night walk at the foothills of Mount Kinabalu (Sabah, Malaysia), my guide Jimmy suddenly shouted, “Hey! There’s a …
Bornean peacock-pheasant, the Most Beautiful Bird of Borneo
Borneo is home to an incredible 688 bird species, with 66 endemic to the island and six unique to Sabah, making Sabah one of the …