To round out my stay in Borneo, I visited Sepilok and the Kinabatangan River. I went to several animal rehabilitation centers and sanctuaries in Sepilok, which was about a 45-minute drive from Sandakan. I heard that the Labuk Bay Sanctuary allowed visitors to see proboscis monkeys up close. Proboscis monkeys have prominent noses and live … Continue reading Sepilok and Kinabatangan River
Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan
I spent about a week and a half in Sabah, a Malaysian state in Borneo. My stay in Borneo started in Kota Kinabalu, or "KK," the capital city of Sabah. Kota Kinabalu isn't a pretty city, but it was perfectly safe. A couple of malls and plenty of food options were within walking distance of … Continue reading Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan
Perhentian Islands
I stayed on the Perhentian Islands in the northeast of the Malaysian peninsula to get a scuba diving certificate. To get there, I took a seven-hour bus ride from Penang to a city named Kota Bharu and then a one-hour taxi ride to Kuala Besut, the closest mainland port to the islands. I spent one … Continue reading Perhentian Islands
Penang
Penang is a state in northwestern Malaysia that’s famous for its food. I spent three nights in the capital of Georgetown. A good portion of my days was devoted to hunting for street art, which is spread throughout Georgetown. I had a map that identified the more famous works but spotted plenty of others that … Continue reading Penang
Cameron Highlands and Melaka
While I tried to enjoy Malaysia at a relaxed pace, I took a couple of quick trips in the country. One was a two-night stay in the Cameron Highlands, a hilly region known for tea and strawberries. To get to the highlands, I took a four-hour bus ride from Kuala Lumpur. I can sleep in … Continue reading Cameron Highlands and Melaka
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