Borneo, the third largest island in the world, is split between Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, with Malaysian Borneo located in the states of Sabah and Sarawak. Its ancient rainforest is one of the oldest continuously existing rainforests on Earth, estimated to be over 100 million years old and is best known for its biodiversity. Compared to places like Kuala Lumpur,...

The Kinabatangan River, located in Sabah, is one of the best places in Borneo to see wildlife in its natural habitat. Stretching over 500 kilometres, it is the second longest river in Malaysia and flows through protected rainforest and floodplains that support a high concentration of wildlife. This is where sightings of the “Borneo Big 5” are most likely. Before booki...

Penang, on the northwest coast of Malaysia, is one of the country’s most well known destinations. Alongside Melaka, it forms part of Malaysia’s UNESCO World Heritage listing, with its capital, George Town, blending colonial history with everyday local life. Today it is known as a foodie hotspot, with dozens of Michelin recognised eateries alongside a street art scene ...