Chris

Malaysia

Half-day tour of Kuala Lumpur: visit to Perdana Botanical Garden

We are here in Kuala Lumpur. We've been to Kuala Lumpur many times before and we've been around the sights, but this tim...
Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur: Do We Need to Go Through Immigration?

After two nights in Kota Kinabalu, we flew to Kuala Lumpur.As the journey was within Malaysia, we thought it would be si...
Malaysia

Free tourist attractions in Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu is on the Malaysian island of Borneo. Our visit to Kota Kinabalu was more for transit and sightseeing was ...
Malaysia

We Took a VIP Bus from Semporna to Kota Kinabalu

After two nights in Semporna, we decided to travel all the way to Kota Kinabalu.Flights are available from Semporna to K...
Malaysia

We Joined a Snorkelling Tour from Semporna and a guest ‘lost’ their money on the boat!

We joined a day trip snorkelling boat tour from Semporna.There are many companies offering diving and snorkelling tours ...
Malaysia

Tawau to Semporna: The Cheapest Way to Travel by Minibus (2026 Update)

From Nunukan, Indonesia, we crossed the border by boat to Tawau, Malaysia. From here, head towards Sipadan, another worl...
Border Crossing

How to Cross the Border from Nunukan to Tawau by Ferry: A Complete Guide

Want to cross the border from Indonesia to Malaysia by boat? Our complete guide covers how to buy international ferry tickets from Nunukan to Tawau, register your passport, navigate immigration, and cross the Borneo border stress-free!
Indonesia

Tarakan to Nunukan Speedboat Guide: Timetable, Costs, and a Crucial Safety Warning

Planning to take the speedboat from Tarakan to Nunukan? Read our honest travel review covering ticket costs, timetables, and a crucial safety warning about overloaded boats and missing life jackets on this Borneo border route.
Indonesia

Maratua to Tarakan Speedboat Guide: What Happens When Your Boat Runs Out of Fuel?

Planning to travel from Maratua Island to Tarakan? Read our honest guide on the weekly Sunday speedboat via Derawan, including transport logistics, foreigner fares, and our wild experience of running out of fuel at sea!
Indonesia

Maratua Island Snorkeling Guide: Best Guesthouses, Tips, and Hidden Spots (2026 Update)

Maratua Island is a small island in the east of Kalimantan. We spent a week on the island and stayed in two guesthouses....