Getting to Karimunjawa Many of the best places we’ve been have also been a bit arduous to get to, and arriving to Java’s off-the-beaten path northern isle of Karimunjawa was certainly no exception. But, after five hours by train, three hours by bus, and two hours by ferry, we arrived to find a glittering aquamarine paradise awaiting us in the middle…
The Journey into the Jungle We wouldn’t recommend coming all the way to Borneo without slipping into something far less comfortable…aka the jungle…for a true experience. Our comfort zone destroyer of choice was through Uncle Tan Wildlife Adventures which took us up the Kinabatangan River and allowed us to stay at a rustic…very rustic…jungle camp for three days and two…
The Orangutan Rehabilitation Center Due to its undeniable resemblance to us, orangutan literally means 'Man of the Forest' and the chance to see one of these critically endangered and uniquely fiery-coiffed creatures in the wild is the reason that thousands of tourists flock to Borneo every year. Of course, there are levels of “wild” and the one that almost everyone…
Getting to East Borneo Once again, our carbon footprints were presented with a choice for our jaunt to the far east side of Borneo…a ~25 hour bus ride to Sandakan from Miri, or $87 for two flight tickets. This one had a 7-hour overnight layover obstacle in Kota Kinabalu, but according to the Priority Pass lounge app, it was open…
Getting to Miri, Malaysia We feel a little guilty about how much we flew across the massive island of Borneo because it’s usually not our style. But, it turns out, the cost from Kuching to Miri by 15-hour overnight bus or 1-hour flight was the same…$40 for two tickets so it kind of became a no brainer. Plus, of course, we…
Getting to Bako National Park After a few nights in cushy Kuching, it was time for a trial separation with air conditioning and experience part of the real motivator for coming to Borneo at our first national park. Borneo has a whopping 35 national parks within its boundaries so you will not be challenged to find one wherever you go.…
Wheels Up to Borneo After an incredibly fast week in Singapore’s PugTown, our fast travel month resumed whether we were ready or not. (We weren't.) So after making sure our clients had been fed, walked and farted one last time, we locked up the house and jumped on the 36 Bus to everybody’s favorite airport en route to a wild…
With its warm hearts, amazing food, and stunning nature, Vietnam quickly won our hearts from the moment we landed in Phu Quoc until the time we left Hanoi. However, it was an experiment because this is the first time we’ve ever stayed in a country for the maximum visa stay without ever having been there. And while we absolutely loved…
