The mystical land of Borneo is renowned for its rare hornbills, exotic mix of ethnicity, and rainforests. Yes rainforests – gosh, the lush, verdant rainforests of Borneo.As the gateway city to all that natural treasure, Kuching, Sarawak is a great …
There are two sides of Malaysia: Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia (Borneo). Both are filled with an abundance of natural wonders and government-run national parks. Malaysian forests, with some estimated to be over 130 million years old, are teeming with …
As more and more people start to travel, we tend to look out for more interesting places that are special and rarely seen. This applies to hotels as well, and travelers are now on the lookout for the coolest, hippest, …
Kuching, located in the state of Sarawak, East Malaysia is brimming with a unique culture. Kuching is part of Borneo, so the population is made up of people from the local tribes such as the Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, who live alongside the local …
Wait, wait, wait, don’t turn your nose up at the mention of jazz! This isn’t a gown-and-champagne uppity jazz festival reserved for ‘atas’ people who are best friends with Yo-Yo Ma. In fact, I was surprised to learn that ‘jazz’ is far …
I so love the things that travel and music have in common.When a good beat comes on, language barriers forgotten we clap our hands and embrace what we have in common and celebrate the ways we are different. Our back …
By local Kuching blogger, Hani Lutfi Kuching is the capital city of Sarawak, one of the two Malaysian areas of the Borneo Island. The tropical city has a great mix of culture and races and has become one of the most ideal …
Bats exodus from Deer Cave at Mulu National Park It was dark and humid, with the smell of bat guano becoming stronger and stronger. Sebastien looked up in the dark and said: “We have over 3 million bats sleeping on …
Haunting voices carrying through the trees. Indigenous structures set against the background of mighty Mount Santubong reaching up into the clouds. Rhythmic drum beats moving the feverish crowd. Vibrations from stringed instruments accompanied by the lively shake-shake of maracas, percussions and lots …
The 18th edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival will be celebrated at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Damai on the weekend of August 7 to 9 2015. Kuching, (Sarawak) Malaysia The world-class music festival returns to the rainforest of …
