Borneo, the largest island in Asia and shared by Malaysian states Sabah and Sarawak, Brunei and the Indonesian Kalimantan. Personally, one of my highlights during the entire trip. Based on our visit in Sabah and Sarawak, Nature is spectacular and seeing so many monkeys including orangutans in the wild has definitely been very rewarding. From spending time at the beach, snorkeling in crystal blue water to trekking through rainforests and trekking along Mount Kinabalu – Borneo did not disappoint.
Fortunately, I was able to interview two wonderful individuals in Borneo, the second one being Uncle Jack, 61 years old and owner of Jungle Jack Backpackers, a container hostel right outside of Kinabalu National Park. Jack has a very special or rather tragic story to tell, as he was held responsible for the big earthquake in 2015. Responsible for an earthquake, you might ask? He told me the story and about his life in Sabah. Thank you, Jack, it was a very entertaining car ride with you.
Another Local’s Perspective, this time from Kudat, Sabah, Borneo. The Secret Place, run by Roby, 36, father of 7 children, was recommended to us by different people in Kota Kinabalu, so we decided to check it out. I seriously recommend going there, if you get the chance. I am so happy to have met Roby and his beautiful family (and his puppies) and thankful that he shared his thoughts about his life and country with me.
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