Malaysia Miscellaneous
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A whole bunch of random moments from my time in Malaysian Borneo, including a floating mosque and a wedding. Continue reading
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Chasing Sharks in Sipadan
Giant schools of barracudas, dozens of shark sightings… check out why Sipadan Island is considered one of the best dive sites on earth. Continue reading
Underwater Menagerie in Mabul
If Mabul is disappointing above ground, it’s a totally different story underwater: I spy a variety of macro life, more turtles, a few boat wrecks, and a lion fish. Continue reading
Mabul: A Case for Measured Expectations
I arrive in Mabul expecting to find a beautiful island, but instead I encounter rickety accommodation and lots of trash. Continue reading
Macro Diving on Mataking
Mataking Island is the first place I’ve gotten to witness macro life underwater, like tiny nudibranchs. There’s also a plethora of clownfish, starfish, and TURTLES! Plus my first night dive. Continue reading
Mataking Island: Paradise on Earth
I splurge on a night at the nicest resort I’ve ever seen. Call back Adam and Eve, because I’ve just discovered Eden. Continue reading
Orangutans at Sepilok Sanctuary
Borneo is one of only two areas in the world where you can find orangutans in the wild. Today I visit Sepilok, a renowned sanctuary, to behold these creatures in their natural habitat. Continue reading
Phallic-Faced Proboscis Monkeys
These monkeys have a face only a mother or a lover could love. Also, that time I hitchhiked. Continue reading
Kinabatangan River by Night
When the sun goes away, the animals come out to play. We spot everything from frogs to gators to snakes (!) during this nighttime river cruise. Continue reading
Pygmy Elephants in Borneo
We cruise along the Kinabatangan River and spot proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, and Sasquatch. No joke. Continue reading