CULTURE, ARTS & SOCIETY

The Potteries of Kuching
Two worlds meet in Kuching’s unique potteries, where traditional Teochew craftsmanship is emblazoned with bold Dayak designs.

A Grass For All Seasons
Mike Reed investigates the rather specialised craftsmanship of the Bidayuh and attempts to set a world record for word repetition.

The Unofficial Highway Code to Driving in Sarawak
Wayne Tarman offers some insights on driving in Malaysia and a few tips for driving in Sarawak

MAKAN (LOCAL FOOD & EATING OUT)

All For the Love of Laksa
Mike Reed eulogises over one of the world's finest breakfasts

The Bamboo Clam – Good Looks Aren’t Everything
The Bamboo Clam has a host of different nicknames, and a taste and texture to die for. Mike Reed packs his chopsticks and investigates.

BUDGET TRAVEL

Budget travel in Sarawak
Wayne Tarman debunks the myth that Sarawak is an expensive place for budget travellers

Lundu To Telok Melano & Tanjung Datu
Wayne Tarman offers some travel tips on Southwest Sarawak's coastal strip & the Kampung Teluk Melano Homestay Programme.

The World’s Most Enjoyable Air Service
Mike Reed hops around the interior of Borneo, expecting us to believe that "Air travel can be exciting, enjoyable, adventurous, and a great way to make new friends."

RIVERS & LONGHOUSE LIFE

The Pleasures of Upriver Travel
Wayne Tarman travels up the Ulu Ai to Nanga Sumpa longhouse

Nanga Sumpa – Ten Years On
Wayne Tarman visits Nanga Sumpa longhouse and finds out more about a community-based tourism project which is ten years old.

Visiting Longhouses
Mike Reed provides an introduction to visiting longhouses and hanging out up the Ulu.

NATIONAL PARKS & WILDLIFE

Introducing Bako National Park
Wayne Tarman introduces the best little park in Borneo.

Commonly Seen Wildlife At Bako National Park
Commonly seen, but certainly not common.

In Search of The Perfect Proboscis Monkey Photo
Surely something with a huge nose and giant beer belly should be easy to photograph. No way!

The Mangroves Of Bako
Stuart Green describes the mangroves of Bako and what wildlife visitors can expect to see in and around the mangrove forest at Telok Assam

Mangroves – The Unsung Heroes
Stuart Green discusses the importance of mangrove forests such as those found at Bako National Park

Macaque Attack
Wayne Tarman reports on organised crime in the primate world.

In Search of the Rafflesia, A Rainforest Experience And Mountain Highs
Wayne Tarman introduces the many charms Gunung Gading National Park

An Introduction To Semengoh Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre
How to get close to some highly mischievous, semi-wild orang-utan.

Orang Utans in the Wild
The beginner’s guide to Borneo’s "man of the forest".

The Pinnacles at Mulu National Park
Wayne Tarman offers a brief run down on the Pinnacles Summit Trek.

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