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Enhancing Visitor Satisfaction in Kinabalu Park: The Role of Mountain Guides in Sabah's Tourism
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Enhancing Visitor Satisfaction in Kinabalu Park: The Role of Mountain Guides in Sabah's Tourism

A new study led by Lesley Hiew, Operations Director of Amazing Borneo and a PhD candidate at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, puts mountain guides under the spotlight. Published in Taylor’s University’s Asia-Pacific Journal of Futures in Education and Society, the paper unpacks how guiding in Sabah is evolving, and why it deserves greater recognition.
By Emily Mary Chin In Social , News
Travelling Into Malaysia
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Travelling Into Malaysia

Updates on Covid-19 Travel Info  Malaysia is finally fully reopening its international borders starting 1st April 2022. Restriction on shops and restaurants operating hours is also fully lifted. 
By Amazing Borneo (Admin) In Social , News , Travels
Cycling Through Sabah's Unique Landscapes
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Cycling Through Sabah's Unique Landscapes

When visiting a new destination, I would always choose to rent a bike as it's a great way to move around and absorb a new culture and its environment. When I heard of a 3-hour cycling tour through abundant nature trails and authentic experiences which included meeting with the locals of Sabah, I immediately jumped at the opportunity to join in!
By Rowanne Hess In Destinations , Social , Travels , Culture
Kaamatan: Tale of Harvest
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Kaamatan: Tale of Harvest

It’s that time of year once more. Young girls are shuffling here and there with their hair tied up in a fancy bun; loud gongs can be heard from a far and everyone is rocking the Sumazau. For native Sabahans, this is a normal occurrence for the month of May. But if you’re not from around here, it marks the start of joyous festival that goes on for a month.
By Estelle In Destinations , Social , News
5 hotspots for nature-lovers : Sabah & Sarawak
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5 hotspots for nature-lovers : Sabah & Sarawak

From World's largest cave system, endangered baby-faced dwarf elephants, to the world’s tallest tropical tree recently found in Maliau Basin-- Borneo tempts you with a beckoning blend of equal parts strange and splendid. It's alot to digest, especially if you're trying to whip up an itinerary that'll give you the best bang for your buck. So fret not, we did much of the homework for you by narrowing it down to these 5 hotspots :
By Laura In Destinations , Travels , Social , Wildlife Wiki
Are you living the #NoFilter life? Sabah is calling and you must go.
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Are you living the #NoFilter life? Sabah is calling and you must go.

It's called Wanderlust. and it's contagious. usually incurable. Our guests travel thousands of miles for something Special, Raw, & Unfiltered. Because truth be told, Borneo is a pretty epic venue for that, and it delivers with a photogenic tapestry of spiritual cloud-high mountains, expansive river vistas and ancient rainforests not only beckoning your gaze but also teaching you to live the #NoFilter life. Don't believe us? we've got evidence from our gutsy guests grammin all across Borneo.
By Laura In Destinations , Social , Travels , Wildlife Wiki
The Day-trippers' Guide To Sabah
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The Day-trippers' Guide To Sabah

Snuggled between sun-dappled coastlines and a forested mountain range, there's plenty of reasons to stick around Sabah's state capital Kota Kinabalu. From fantastic waterfront seafood feasts to tropical island-hopping to a steam train ride back into the bygone era, whether you prefer to be spontaneous, follow your noses or intuitions, here's an extra nudge to get you started on your day-tripping agenda : 
By Laura In Destinations , Social , Travels , Culture
Things to Bring When Climbing Mount Kinabalu
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Things to Bring When Climbing Mount Kinabalu

The say the clothes make the man, and when it comes to doing sporty activities such as mountain climbing, this saying rings truer than ever. If an activity involves five to six hours of trekking, comfort should be your utmost priority. Check out this list of clothing and equipments you should have on your expedition to conquer Mount Kinabalu
By Nova In Destinations , Social , News , Travels
Top High-Altitude Adventures: Best of Borneo’s landscapes.
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Top High-Altitude Adventures: Best of Borneo’s landscapes.

2016 is the year to revive your sense of adventure, a little differently. Borneo is synonymous with ‘Adventure’, and when paired with the very best of highland scenery…. The journey is not across, but rather, UP! From the symbol and pride of Sabah towering above all at 4,095m to eye-soothing views from the peak of a mountainous island formed by the remnants of an ancient volcano —Adventure-seekers, you best gear up for mad-beauty at great heights :
By Laura In Destinations , Social , Travels
Say ‘I Do’ and Plan Your Honeymoon in Sabah
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Say ‘I Do’ and Plan Your Honeymoon in Sabah

Blessed with gorgeous beaches, verdant tropical rainforests and mountainous terrains, Sabah makes a delightful, picture-perfect wedding and honeymoon destination. Whether it’s the sun, sea and sand that you crave or a secluded nature-themed getaway, here are our best picks for a memorable wedding and honeymoon in Sabah:
By Nova In Social
Getting to Know Our Amazing Mountain Guides!
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Getting to Know Our Amazing Mountain Guides!

Being the backbone of Mount Kinabalu tours, our amazing mountain guides are the ones who make dreams of climbing the tallest mountain in Southeast Asia a reality. Amidst their busy schedule after the reopening of the summit trail, we took our dashing mountain guides out for a cup of kopi tenom and a juicy Q&A session.
By Nova In Social
Do your part in protecting the endangered Orang Utan
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Do your part in protecting the endangered Orang Utan

How can you do your part in protecting the endangered species? A trip to Shangri-La Rasa Ria Nature Reserve! Everytime you visit the Nature Reserve, you play a part in protecting a 64 acre ecological space to help facilitate rehabilitation programmes for the endangered species endemic to Sabah. It would be a shame to see these fuzzy fellows lose their home, lets keep our earth lush & alive
By Laura In Social
Test the Thrills
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Test the Thrills

Take it to a whole new level, literally! Test the Thrills on your descent via Ferrata style. Strap up to the steel rings rammed into the solid granite walls of Mount Kinabalu, explore hidden corners of the mountain's plateau and witness the rolling hills peeking through the blanket of clouds. Who's game?
By Laura In Social
Turn The Heap Up
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Turn The Heap Up

Sink your teeth in a slice of tradition. By that we mean, add some sizzle to your holiday with some outdoor cooking action!
By Laura In Social
Perth Holiday & Travel Expo
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Perth Holiday & Travel Expo

THATS A WRAP! Wow! It was an amazing weekend at the Perth Holiday and Travel Expo. We brought a little taste of Borneo to our Aussie folks and had some fun chats.
By Laura In Social
Good Morning
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Good Morning

Good A.M from the sun-kissed peaks of Mount Kinabalu. Here's something to tickle your Wanderlust ;)
By Laura In Social
Monkey-ing Around
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Monkey-ing Around

Swinging from braches with determined grace, an Orang Utan scores a juicy mango from the feeding platform. Did you know that fruit makes up 60% of their diet? the rest includes insects and leaves. These guys will never go hungry in the wild!
By Laura In Social
Cycling The City
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Cycling The City

Rise and shine! Our guests are exploring the charms of Kota Kinabalu city on wheels today.. through leafy streetscapes, heritage streets and historical sites!
By Laura In Social
Essential Experience In Sabah
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Essential Experience In Sabah

Essential experiences in Sabah : An hour drive through the countryside brings you to Kota Belud.. expect striking scenery of serene paddy fields with dramatic backdrops of Mt.Kinabalu, such as this one perfectly captured by Sharif Putra.
By Laura In Social