Bako National Park is one of the best places in Sarawak to see rainforest animals in their natural habitat. The park touches the ocean and is famous for its spectacular coastal scenery, only 37 km away from downtown Kuching. Established in 1957, Bako is the oldest national park in Sarawak covering an area of 2,742…
After a sumptuous breakfast at the Waterfront Hotel, we explored Kuching on foot with our excellent local guide from Wendy Wu Tours. We visited China Town, Gambier Street, a Malay Village on the north bank of the Sarawak River, Waterfront, Spice markets and Borneo Cultures Museum. Kuching was founded by the representative of the Sultan…
Following six weeks in Sri Lanka in February and March 2026, we flew to Borneo to explore Sarawak over two weeks with Wendy Wu Tours. Borneo, the world’s third-largest island, surpassed in size by only Greenland and New Guinea, is renowned for its ancient rainforests, immense biodiversity, and unique wildlife. The island is shared by Indonesia (Kalimantan), Malaysia…
The car from Exotica Bungalows picked us up in Colombo and drove us to the delightful little hotel by the sea at Hikkaduwa – a vibrant, tourist-friendly coastal town in southwestern Sri Lanka, renowned for its golden beaches, bustling nightlife, and excellent surfing (especially from November to April). Located about Located about 100km south of Colombo, it is a…
In February 2024, I spent 3 days at Elkaduwa between Kandy & Matale, visiting Sembuwatte Lake and Hunnas Falls Beaming Down We left scorchingly hot Colombo at 6 in the morning and drove towards Kandy on the A1, stopping at Leone Cafe in Weweldeniya for a breakfast of hoppers, curries and tea. Green View Holiday…
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