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The Sultanate of Brunei's influence peaked between the 15th and 17th centuries when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern Philippines. Brunei subsequently entered a period of decline brought on by internal strife over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and piracy. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate; independence was achieved in 1984. The same family has ruled Brunei for over six centuries. Brunei benefits from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, the source of one of the highest per capita GDPs in the developing world. To be updated

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By Katherine Howell
October 23rd 2008

What to give a man with more than 100 luxury cars? Asia » Brunei » Bandar Seri Begawan

Roof of Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

We didn't have much luck with transport or bureacracy in Brunei. The ferry from Limbang wasn't running and the taxi drivers wanted ridiculous sums of money at exchange rates that didn't make sense. We eventually made it to the border, and were pleased to be finally assigned transit visas - a short-term visa for those moving on in the next few days which costs about half as much as a 30 day visa. We were in Bandar Seri Begawan by mid afternoon, sweating our way from the bus stop to our hotel. We spent the afternoon in air-conditioned comfort, washing ourselves [View Full Entry]

By Valerie and Steve
October 19th 2008

Stage 7 - Brunei Asia » Brunei

Golden Mosque

Tuesday 26 August - Monday 1 September Brunei is a very small country rich from its oil/gas resources (but which are running out), which provides free healthcare & education and no taxes for its people. Everyone loves their Sultan (they kept telling us!) who seems to take an active interest in his people, too. He lives in a huge ½ km by ¼ km palace. Highlights Signs in English & good internet everywhere. Beautiful golden & mosaic mosques. Water villages - houses, schools & mosques on stilts. Mangrove & proboscis monkey tour. Forest trip - [View Full Entry]

By Len and Fran
September 28th 2008

Brunei - Tropical Rainforest Asia » Brunei » Bandar Seri Begawan

In Longboat

On our way from Yap to Borneo, we spent just one day on the Philippines, the original plan was to stick around for 5 days and move south for some scuba, but it's typhoon season and we already had plenty of rain in Micronesia, so we decided to change our flight and go early to Borneo. However the day in Manila was well spent, we rode local motor tricycles, jeepneys (limousine of the Philippines) and taxis to find a local mall, so much fun. Unfortunately this time, no massage. On September 25th, we flew from the Philippines to Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu [View Full Entry]

By Konstantin
September 10th 2008

3 Tage fuer ein ganzes Land - Brunei Darussalam Asia » Brunei

Royal Regalia Museum

Kurze Zwischenstation auf Borneo, bevor es weiter in Richtung Kambodscha geht: Brunei. Ein Land mit rund 300.000 Einwohnern und genuegend Oel, damit sich keine Sorgen ueber irgendwas machen muss. Es gibt keine Steuern, kostenlose Bildung und Gesundheitsfuersorge fuer alle. Das Oberhaupt, der Sultan scheint auch ein netter Kerl zu sein: Er finanziert 1.000 Studenten pro Jahr das Auslandsstudium und laedt die Bevoelkerung waehrend des Rhamadan in seinen Palast ein um mit ihnen zu beten, zu dinieren und um jedem Geldgeschenke zu machen. Nun gut, "die Bevoelkerung" ist vielleicht ein bisschen gene [View Full Entry]

By PeterAndPaige
August 31st 2008

The Flight Over Part 1 Asia » Brunei » Bandar Seri Begawan

Purple Twisties

Oh how we were looking forward to the 24 hour flight over!!! To our dismay we only realised a few days before the trip that there were actually two stop overs, one in Brunei and one in Dubai. It's amazing how much of a roller coaster ride the flight over is. I'm not talking about the actual flying, instead the emotional roller coaster. The next few entries are our own roller coaster ride. We got to the airport with plenty of time to spare thanks to my lovely twin sister (thanks again Wen). So after some time waiting around, a quick [View Full Entry]

By Tommy Rooney
August 17th 2008

A taste of Asian opulence Asia » Brunei » Bandar Seri Begawan

Jame 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, Bandar Seri Begawan

As I flew into Brunei for an overnight stopover I got to thinking it's been far too long since the last visit to Asia, a region in the world that has long been a personal favourite of mine. But nothing lasts forever and it's great to have an overnight stay in the Sultanate of Brunei. This small country on the north west coast of Borneo enjoys a very high standard of living thanks to the oil and gas reserves located just offshore, and it feels so familiar to experience a taste of Asian culture and the opulence of the capital Bandar [View Full Entry]

By Lizzie P
August 10th 2008

What a lovely way to spend the afternoon.. Asia » Brunei » Bandar Seri Begawan

Caves

lazing by a pool in hot sunshine and thinking back over the last few days. We managed to get to Mulu National Park although we had to stay just outside the park in a local guesthouse. That was an experience in living like the local people - water had to be pumped up out of the river into a large bin in the bathroom - then it was shower yourself with a scoop. The only trouble was that there was no water on the first day, so we learnt the hard way!! I need to go back a step first - [View Full Entry]

By Lizzie P
July 10th 2008

We're here! Asia » Brunei » Bandar Seri Begawan

Tea?

It's hot, wonderfully hot in Brunei - and glorious. We arrived yesterday at some time near mid-day, Royal Brunei airways were excellent, the food, servie etc all extremely good. From the airport we caught a bus for $1 into town and were dropped off right outside our hotel. After a little siesta we walked into the centre of town, to explore. It reeally is quite a quiet and ordered city, the traffic is not moving at some incredible speed and I have not yet heard anyone use their horn (is that the word for it?!!) The main mosque is having a [View Full Entry]

By Lizzie P
July 10th 2008

Sleepless in Bandar Seri Begawan. Asia » Brunei » Bandar Seri Begawan

coconut milk

Let me set a scene for you - there are three of us on this trip and for these two nights we have shared a room with three beds. So far so good! Last ight I slept like a log after travelling for 24 hours with very little sleep, so tonight I assumed I would do the same again. Not a bit of it!! We came in after our meal at the local fast food street market, I chose noodles and sadly some chicken, which turned out to be chickens tails or the Parson's Nose and not being at all fond [View Full Entry]

By An Erratic Traveller
July 3rd 2008

Going Live From Now On Asia » Brunei » Bandar Seri Begawan

Beachcombing?

Yesterday I had to go to work. Today I don't have to. This is what retirement is. Welcome to my Travel Blog! During the last month I've piled in sixteen entries to show a little of Brunei Darussalam, where I've been living for the last five years (deep at the bottom of the pile), and the major holiday trips I've made to different Asian countries. You may have seen some of the material elsewhere. Now I go live! Tomorrow I set out on an erratic journey which will finish in Sydney during October. It will take me first to Kuching and [View Full Entry]

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