We packed a small bag for a 3-nights stay in Sandakan and left our main luggage in storage at the Horizon Hotel. After an early light breakfast, we drove to Kota Kinabalu Airport, 15 mts. from the Horizon Hotel and took the one hour AirAsia flight to Sandakan to visit St. Michael’s and All Angels…
We drove from Kota Kinabalu along the ridges of the mist shrouded Crocker Range to Kinabalu National Park at the foot of Mount Kinabalu to explore Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 90 km, 2-hour scenic and winding, uphill drive via the Kota Kinabalu-Ranau Highway, provided stunning views of Mount Kinabalu. The Crocker Range,…
On a guided tour of Kota Kinabalu, we visited the Atkinson Clock Tower, The Blue Mosque, Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and the Kwan Yin Chinese temple. Kota Kinabalu or KK, the capital of Sabah, is a vibrant coastal city, famed as the gateway to Mount Kinabalu, stunning islands and rainforests. It is known for…
On Day 8 of the Tour, we traveled from Kuching to Kota Kinabalu in Borneo’s other Malay state, Sabah. The State of Sabah in the north of Borneo is also known as the “land below the wind”. Renowned for its rich biodiversity, it features Mount Kinabalu – the highest peak in Southeast Asia, tropical rainforests,…
On Day 6 of the “Best Of Borneo” tour, we travelled back from Sri Aman to Kuching. We checked out of the hotel in Sri Aman after breakfast and started the coach journey back to Kuching. We drove past the statue of doves in the town centre – the symbol of Sri Aman representing peace…
On Day 5 of the Wendy Wu Tours “Best Of Borneo” adventure, we visited an Iban Longhouse on the Lemanak River in Sarawak. The Iban are an idigenou Dayak group in Borneo, primarily residing in Sarawak and known historically as “Sea Dayaks” or former headhunters. Dayak are the indigenous, non-Muslim peoples of Borneo. They comprise over 50…
On the fourth day of our “Best Of Borneo” adventure with Wendy Wu Tours in March/April 2026, we travelled from Kuching to Semenggoh to visit the Wildlife Centre dedicated to the rehabilitation of orphaned orangutans and drove on to Sri Aman for a two nights stay. We left the Waterfront Hotel after breakfast and travelled…
Kimbulawala, located near the Diyawanna Lake near Colombo , is a popular 4-km scenic gravel walking and jogging track set amidst wetlands and paddy fields. It is widely used by residents for exercise and relaxation, offering a tranquil natural environment often frequented by birdwatchers to spot species like the Blue-tailed Bee-eater. Kimbulawala has many Sri Lankan…
After very pleasant six days at Exotica Bungalows at Hikkaduwa, we came to the Red Parrot Beach ‘Villa’ at Ambalangoda for five nights of rest and relaxation. The little Air B&B villa is right on the beach off the busy Colombo Road and has an open varanda, sitting and dinning room, a well equipped kitchen,…
Hikkaduwa Lake is a scenic natural attraction known for its tranquil waters and lush surroundings. The lake offers an escape from the bustling beaches nearby. It offers birdwatching, leisurely walks and an opportunity to unwind by the water’s edge. The best time to visit Hikkaduwa Lake is during the dry season, which runs from late November to April.…
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