Awesome dive and beautiful photos Love the photos. I am so happy that you managed to see so many things. Just some quick questions, did you guys need to stay over somewhere before going over to Maul? And what underwater set up is Mina using? Looking forward to more dive trips and photos. Have an awesome time in Sipadan!! (^_^)
Underwater camera set-up & Semporna Hello,
Thanks for your comments. It's always great to know that people enjoy the blogs.
We stayed overnight in Semporna, before going to Mabul and Sipidan. We'd arrived on the afternoon Air Asia flight from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau (an hour's drive from Semporna). This meant it was too late to take a boat transfer to Mabul. If you get a morning flight, you'll be able to make the boat transfer. Most of the resorts on Mabul will organise a transfer for their guests, but perhaps only once a day. This was the case at Uncle Chang's, where we stayed, and dived with. (Our review of UC here: http://tinyurl.com/qd4x67k)
Underwater, Mina uses a Canon S95, with underwater housing specifically for that model. On dry land she uses a Canon 5D MkII. If you need more info, let us know.
Best wishes,
B&M
Fab photos! Great photos and adventures! Glad to hear there are Marine Conservation Areas that are doing well. Hopefully, more people will dive in these and more will be established.
Hi Tara, thanks for your comment. Yes the diving was amazing in Borneo and Thailand and you definitely get an enormous appreciation for the underwater world. Best wishes, B&A
Hi there,
Many apologies for delaying so long to get back to you. We did not receive a email alert for your message.
Bukit Harapan is still in need for help of all ways so please do get in touch with them. Their website is http://bukitharapan.org/
Best wishes and again so so sorry it took forever to response.
B&A
Thank you Hi Meryl, thanks for your message, we are glad you enjoy the blog, it has been an amazing experience in every country we have been. We are back in SE Asia working for an NG called SOLS 24/7 so we will be posting more stories from the region.
Happy travels,
Mina & Ben
Perhaps you can visit the local food too Perhaps you can spend more time at West Coast of Sabah where there are more adventures and fascinating things to check out. Stay out from city unless you're into tasty culinaries ;)
Laos is one of our favorites We truly enjoyed our time in Laos. Your blog has brought back some pleasant memories for us. We were there during the boat festival and it was fabulous.
Hi guys Hi Ben and Mina, I don't know if you guys still remember me or not. I am ann (they called me annabel), the girl who always come and visit Bukit Harapan. We did meet a few times :)
I was in a difficult situation back then and Bukit Harapan is the place where I could find some peace (just by looking at the kids faces..) Btw, I posted some your photos on my facebook wall, hope u guys don't mind (with credit to your website of course).
Really, these kids change my life :)
Thanks for the memories... I grew up in Thailand and spent many a vacation at Khao Yai, and swam in the pool at the base of the falls. So you are off to Chiang Mai...Linda and I lived there for 18 months and enjoyed every moment. You will too.
Amazing Photos Wow, your photos are amazing. I can't pick a favorite, although the Moray Eel, seahorse and clownfish stand out. Thank you for posting these. I am so impressed.
Borneo? Hey Guys,
jan here, we met at Kinabatangan River....
I just found your page and saw some pics of our nightly boat trip, great pictures.
have a nice trip!
Not only did we decide to spend the rest of our lives together, we thought we should embark on a somewhat over the top honeymoon - with an extended trip around South East Asia and Australasia.
If you enjoy the photos, please see also: www.asiminaphoto.com... full info
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Awesome dive and beautiful photos
Love the photos. I am so happy that you managed to see so many things. Just some quick questions, did you guys need to stay over somewhere before going over to Maul? And what underwater set up is Mina using? Looking forward to more dive trips and photos. Have an awesome time in Sipadan!! (^_^)