Chinatown - Kuching

Borneo Lou Lou! Borneo!

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November 4th 2008
We felt like we were really getting off the beaten track when we arrived in Borneo, flying into the capital of Sarawak - Kuching. We welcomed back the staring and incredulous looks from locals who don't see many pale skinned people. Borneo conjures up images of thick jungle, ancient tribes cut off from civilization and murky rivers snaking into forestry teeming with flora, fauna and an abundanc ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Sabah » Kota Kinabalu

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During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... ... read more