Kampung Ayer

Bandar Seri Begawan

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December 21st 2010
We were pleasantly surprised with Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB).We had been told that it was a boring city and yes, it was quiet (a bit eerily quiet for a capital!) but it was very well-kept and a pretty place. Brunei is a very strict Islamic country so the sale and consumption of alcohol is prohibited. The lack of bars and clubs meant that after dark, the city is unsurprisingly deserted. A Spanish ba ... read more

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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