Tropical Vacation Blog, Sabah, Malaysia Borneo

Oct 19, Getting Around Sabah, Borneo on a Tropical Vacation

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 06:54:36 GMT

Sabah in the northeast corner of Borneo island offers a unique tropical vacation as getting around Sabah is a breeze and all the best attractions are close to one another as shown in the detailed map

May 14, First ever wildlife video footage of rare Borneo Sumatran rhinoceros

Mon, 14 May 2007 11:10:09 GMT

The wildlife video footage below is the first one captured of the rare Borneo subspecies of the Sumatran rhinoceros in the jungles of the Sabah interior.

May 14, Scuba Diving Video off Kapalai Islands, Sabah Borneo

Mon, 14 May 2007 11:07:43 GMT

A beautifully taken diving video on Kapalai island near Sipadan island, which should be interesting to scuba diving enthusiasts.

May 14, Tropical Plants of Mount Kinabalu video

Mon, 14 May 2007 11:05:26 GMT

Beautifully edited video footage capturing the biodiversity and unique tropical plants of mount kinabalu.

May 14, Sabah Tropical Videos

Mon, 14 May 2007 11:03:10 GMT

Tropical videos on Sabah in Malaysia Borneo for your viewing pleasure.

May 3, Tropical Rainforests of Sabah, Malaysia Borneo

Thu, 03 May 2007 03:28:34 GMT

Sabah in Malaysia Borneo, is one of the most convenient places to experience the wonders of the tropical rainforests.

May 3, Imbak Canyon Conservation Area Tropical Rainforests

Thu, 03 May 2007 03:27:46 GMT

Imbak Canyon conservation area is the last remaining untouched and relatively unexplored lowland dipterocarp tropical rainforests area of Sabah, Malaysia Borneo.

May 3, Imbak Canyon Conservation Area Tropical Rainforests

Thu, 03 May 2007 03:24:51 GMT

Imbak Canyon conservation area is the last remaining untouched and relatively unexplored lowland dipterocarp tropical rainforests area of Sabah, Malaysia Borneo.

Apr 30, Tabin Wildlife Reserve Tropical Rainforests

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:53:39 GMT

Tabin wildlife reserve is the largest tropical rainforest region in Sabah and heralded as the finest wildlife viewing area in Borneo.

Apr 30, Danum Valley Conservation Area Tropical Rainforests

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:52:55 GMT

Danum valley conservation area is a natural paradise of lush tropical lowland rainforest and acknowledged to have one of the worlds most complex ecosystems.

Apr 30, Maliau Basin Conservation Area Tropical Rainforests

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:52:08 GMT

Maliau Basin conservation area is one of the oldest rainforest jungles in the world, and also known as Sabahs Lost World.

Apr 30, Kinabalu National Park Tropical Rainforests

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:51:11 GMT

Kinabalu National Park is a World Heritage Site due to the richness of its tropical rainforests in plant diversity .

Feb 7, Sabah Hotel Sandakan and other Sabah Hotels

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:11:14 GMT

A review of Sabah Hotel Sandakan, nestled amidst one of the world's last unspoiled rainforests and the gateway to Borneo's wildlife.

Feb 7, Berjaya Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu and other Sabah Hotels

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:08:36 GMT

A review of Berjaya Palace Hotel, a 3-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu with a combination of modern comfort and traditional element of Kota Kinabalu.

Feb 7, Beverly Hotel Kota Kinabalu and other Sabah Hotels

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:06:05 GMT

A review of Beverly Hotel, a 4-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu with 200 tastefully designed tropical-themed rooms.

Feb 7, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu and other Sabah Hotels

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:04:07 GMT

A review of Promenade Hotel, a 4-star hotel strategically located in the central business district of Kota Kinabalu with major shopping complexes, offices and restaurants nearby.

Feb 7, Magellan Sutera Hotel, Sutera Harbour Resort - Tropical Vacation Resort

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:58:54 GMT

A review of Magellan Sutera Hotel at Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, a luxury tropical vacation resort in Borneo.

Feb 7, Nexus Karambunai Resort, Tuaran - Tropical Vacation Resort

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:58:51 GMT

A review of Nexus Karambunai Resort, Tuaran, a world class tropical vacation resort in Sabah, Malaysia Borneo.

Feb 7, Pacific Sutera Hotel, Sutera Harbour Resort - Tropical Vacation Resort

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:58:49 GMT

A review of Pacific Sutera Hotel located at Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, a luxury tropical vacation resort in Borneo.

Feb 7, Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort - Tropical Vacation Resort

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:58:47 GMT

A review of the 5-star Shangri-la's Rasa Ria Resort in Tuaran, a perfect tropical vacation resort in Sabah, Malaysia Borneo.

Feb 7, Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort - Tropical Vacation Resort

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:58:41 GMT

A review of Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort, a luxury resort and one of the first world class tropical vacation resorts in Borneo.

Feb 6, Tropical Vacation Resorts in Sabah, Malaysia Borneo

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 04:32:47 GMT

Recommended Tropical Vacation Resorts for a leisure, luxury, romantic, getaway and family Tropical Vacation in Sabah, Malaysia Borneo

Feb 6, Sabah Hotels - Tropical Vacation City Hotels

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 04:16:13 GMT

Review of recommended Sabah Hotels during your tropical vacation in Malaysia Borneo.

Feb 6, Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu and other Sabah Hotels

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 04:12:25 GMT

A review of Promenade Hotel, a 4-star hotel strategically located in the central business district of Kota Kinabalu with major shopping complexes, offices and restaurants nearby.

Feb 6, Le Meridien Hotel Kota Kinabalu and other Sabah Hotels

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 04:10:58 GMT

A review of the 5-star Le Meridien Hotel Kota Kinabalu, the latest addition to the number of international hotels in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Borneo.

Feb 6, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel and other Sabah Hotels

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 04:09:23 GMT

A review of Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel, a 5-star hotel located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu city, Sabah, Malaysia Borneo.

Dec 21, Driving to Kinabalu National Park - Mountain gem

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:33:09 GMT

I have been to Mount Kinabalu a few times. But I had always driven past Nibalu Market. Like me, travellers often give the little marketplace a miss in order to reach the mountain resorts earlier.

Dec 21, Driving to Kinabalu Pine Resorts

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:33:09 GMT

There is a saying in Malay, "jauh berjalan luas pandangan", which means the longer the journey the more that will be viewed or discovered. In view of that I decided to take up the challenge of driving to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah for the first time.

Dec 12, Keningau - the Cinnamon town of Sabah

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 03:36:36 GMT

Located about 131 km from the capital city of Kota Kinabalu in the "Land Below The Wind" is the district of Keningau, home to the once colourful Keningau Festival. Famous for its handwoven goods, the name Keningau derives from the word "Koningau," which means cinnamon as it was once the main producer of the crop in Sabah.

Dec 7, Kota Belud - Wild, Wild East experience with Borneo twist

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 10:42:12 GMT

Kota Belud is a quaint rural town full of life and renowned for its people, the Bajau "cowboys" who are Sabah's only horsemen and famous for their rearing and handling of horses. And if you are after a Wild, Wild East experience with a Borneo twist, Kota Belud, slightly over an hour's drive from Kota Kinabalu - Sabah's state capital, is definitely the place.

Nov 29, Sandakan - The Gateway to Borneo Ecotourism

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:45:40 GMT

The gateway to ecotourism - that is what the city of Sandakan has come to be known as. It is the second largest city in Sabah and is largely populated by illegal immigrants from the Philippines and Indonesia, given its close proximity to these two countries. In Tausug (Sulu), Sandakan translates to 'the place that was pawned.'

Nov 29, Brunei to Sandakan Road Trip Travelogue

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:41:50 GMT

The journey to Sandakan, the second largest city in Sabah, was more pleasant than expected. Altogether the total distance of travel was approximately 2,000 kilometres and a total of 24 hours driving time. It took six hours from Kota Kinabalu to Kula Lurah and another six hours to reach Sandakan and back again.

Nov 29, 'Cool' appeal of Crocker's Range

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:39:27 GMT

Many have called Sabah a tropical paradise. It is an apt description in more ways than one as it has no shortage of good foods, tranquil places to unwind, attractions to see and interesting activities to do. The best part is that it is summer all year round with warm weather, warm seas and warm hospitality.

Sep 28, US envoy says no new travel advisory for Sabah

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:10:01 GMT

Kota Kinabalu: The United States Government has not issued any new travel advisory especially for Sabah since last year and, instead, encourages its citizens to visit the State.

Sep 19, Tropical Vacation Articles and Travelogues, Sabah, Malaysia Borneo

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:26:17 GMT

Articles and Travelogues on Tropical Vacation in Sabah, Malaysia Borneo by theme such as tropical island, tropical beach, tropical resort, national park, adventure, nature and scuba diving.

Sep 19, Wildlife Tour Article on Sandakan

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:17:35 GMT

Sandakan - Gateway to Borneo's Wildlife

Sep 19, Tropical Resort Article on Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort, Sabah

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:16:17 GMT

Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Tropical Resort - Handling food the hygienic way

Sep 14, Tropical Island Vacation article on Gayana Island Eco-Resort, Sabah

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 04:53:10 GMT

A tropical island vacation travelogue about Gayana Island, Sabah - Paradise in the Wilderness

Sep 14, Tropical Island Vacation Travelogue on Pulau Tiga Survivor Island, Sabah

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 04:51:53 GMT

A tropical island vacation travelogue about Survivor Island - Mudcaked on Isle of Mystery

Sep 14, Family Vacation article on Kota Belud Tamu in Sabah, Malaysia Borneo

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 04:49:28 GMT

A family vacation article about why the Kota Belud Tamu is Sabah's Most Vibrant Market.

Sep 11, Gayana Island, Sabah - Paradise in the Wilderness

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:17:53 GMT

This is one of the better articles written about Gayana Island EcoResort, which was published at e-borneo.com's site several years ago. I would like to share this article with readers of this site. Simply click on the link below to read more...

Sep 8, Family Vacation Article on Eating Out in Sandakan, Sabah

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 04:21:55 GMT

A family vacation article about the best spots to dine in Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia Borneo.

Sep 8, Adventure Vacation Article on WhiteWater Rafting Adventure

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 03:46:55 GMT

An adventure vacation article about the best spots for whitewater rafting in Borneo.

Sep 8, Scuba Diving Vacation Article on the Best Spot for a Scuba Diving Vacation in Bo

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:15:48 GMT

This article explains why Sipadan island in Sabah and its neighbouring islands like Mabul and Kapalai are the best scuba diving vacation destination in the whole of Borneo.

Sep 8, Nature Tour Article on accommodation and things to do at Danum Valley, Borneo

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:12:43 GMT

A nature tour article that provides details on accommodation options such as the Borneo Rainforest Lodge, as well as various activities to do at Danum Valley, Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia Borneo

Sep 8, Nature Tour Article on the conservation of Danum Valley, the Lost World of Borne

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:05:53 GMT

A nature tour article that describes the history behind the Danum Valley Conservation Area, located in the district of Lahad Datu, Sabah and tips on the best ways to get to the Lost World of Borneo

Sep 8, Adventure Vacation Article on Five Folklore Tips for Climbing Mount Kinabalu

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 00:00:41 GMT

Although Mount Kinabalu is a relatively safe mountain to climb, this adventure vacation article lists down 5 foklore but important tips on safely conquering the highest peak in South East Asia.

Sep 7, Adventure Vacation Article on 20 tips for climbing Mount Kinabalu

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 23:57:47 GMT

Although Mount Kinabalu located in Sabah, Malaysia Borneo, is a relative safe mountain to climb, this adventure vacation article lists down 20 top tips on safely conquering the highest mountain in SEA

Sep 7, Adventure Vacation Article on a quick guide to climbing Mount Kinabalu

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 23:50:44 GMT

An adventure vacation article that provides a hands-on description and tips for a successful climb up the highest mountain in South East Asia, Mount Kinabalu, located in Sabah, Malaysia Borneo.

Sep 7, National Park Vacation Article on Mesilau Nature Park in Sabah, Malaysia Borneo

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 23:48:28 GMT

The national park vacation article introduces Mesilau Nature Park, located near Mt. Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia Borneo, and why it is one of the best location for a memorable national park vacation