Jame'asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque

Mosques and monkeys

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March 7th 2010
“What nationality are you, sir?” I was asked by a smiling middle-aged lady, well before I could reach Immigration counters after landing at the Brunei Airport. Being a dual national it took me a few moments to blurt out the right nationality matching my passport. I told her that I need a visa on arrival. It turned out she was an immigration supervisor. She took me to an immigration counter ... read more

Asia » Brunei » Bandar Seri Begawan

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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 strif... ... read more