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11 Budget Friendly Things to Do in Sandakan

February 18, 2023 by Vanessa Workman 3 Comments

Budget Friendly Things to Do in Sandakan

When I hear people talking about their Sabah travel plans, topics like private drivers and special guides come up. Or the great need to go wayyyyy off the beaten path to have some sort of National Geographic experience. But it’s actually quite easy to travel in Sabah comfortably, not spend a lot of money and […]

5 Unique Things to Do in the Jungles of Kinabatangan, Sabah

December 17, 2022 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Unique Things to Do in the Jungles of Kinabatangan, Sabah

If you’re looking for a remote jungle experience, with a few creature comforts, Kinabatangan is the place to go. As one of 5 districts in the Sandakan division of Sabah, Kinabatangan has miles of dense jungles and loads of amazing wildlife to see. But Kinabatangan has another story to tell for one to truly appreciate […]

Choosing Tours in Sabah: 16 Must See & Dos in Sandakan & Kinabatangan

October 14, 2022 by Vanessa Workman 4 Comments

Choosing Tours in Sabah; 13 Must Sees in Sandakan & Kinabatangan

When choosing tours in Sabah, Malaysia, if you’re signing up for a tour of the Sandakan and Kinabatangan areas, not all of the must-see and dos will be included in your itinerary. Which is a shame when you come all that way and have to miss anything. For the most part you can pretty much […]

‘SeeEatFood’ Trail Fun Map: 42 Top Seafood Restaurants in Sabah & Labuan

August 9, 2022 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

42 Top Seafood Restaurants in Sabah & Labuan

Looking for the best seafood restaurants in Sabah and Labuan? That gastronomical challenge will be much easier now thanks to the launch of Tourism Malaysia Sabah’s SeeEatFood Trail Fun Map. The culinary themed travel brochure comes with a colorful map and highlights 42 seafood restaurants within Kota Kinabalu, Kudat, Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Semporna, Tawau and […]

First Time Visitor’s Mini Guide To Sandakan

March 25, 2020 by Vanessa Workman 13 Comments

Top Things to Do in Sandakan

At a glance Sandakan, Sabah may appear like some forgotten industrial area. Many of the towns’ charming but forlorn buildings are encrusted with fine coats of soot and screaming for a fresh coat of paint or at the very least a good pressure washing. But settle in for a few days and Sandakan’s unique charm, […]

3 Unique Places to Stay in the Jungles of Sabah

September 29, 2019 by Vanessa Workman 14 Comments

Best Jungle Resorts in Sabah, Malaysia

Have ‘Stay at jungle resorts in Sabah’ on your bucket list? In addition to the diverse history, fascinating culture and delicious local cuisine, there is one particular reason travelers should visit Sabah, Malaysia, and that is the wildlife. Jaw-dropping wildlife, that many may never have the opportunity to see outside of coffee table books, television […]

Kota Kinabalu and My Discoveries in the Land Below the Wind

June 16, 2019 by Vanessa Workman 21 Comments

There’s more to Sabah, Malaysia than rainforests, orangutans and mountain gods. The many things to do in Kota Kinabalu alone is evidence that it’s just the tip of the state’s jungle-clad destination iceberg. Like meeting new people, first impressions of a new destination weigh heavily in my initial decision as to whether I like a […]

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