Trying to figure out the best things to do in Sandakan for your Borneo trip? This part of Borneo is one of those places that feels properly wild — but amazingly, it manages to do this without making travel feel that hard. It’s incredibly easy to explore (even with kids), and somehow packs in orangutans,…
Spending weeks travelling through Borneo as a family, as part of our family gap year, completely changed how our kids see the natural world. Wildlife and nature were a huge focus of our year away — not just seeing animals, but understanding conservation, habitats, and the very real challenges wildlife faces. These were experiences they…
When we were planning the Borneo leg of our family gap year through Southeast Asia, Kuching wasn’t originally at the top of our list. Like many travellers, we were focused on the headline destinations in Sabah — orangutans, rainforests, and Mount Kinabalu. Sarawak felt a little more off-the-radar. But after spending several weeks travelling through…
Planning a family trip to Borneo sounds wildly adventurous… until you actually start trying to figure out where to stay in Borneo with kids. Do you base yourself in Sabah or Sarawak?Should you splurge on a jungle lodge?Is it worth paying extra for a pool when it’s that humid?And will your children survive without air…
If you’re planning a trip to Borneo with kids, chances are wildlife is high on your wish list. But while most families head straight to Sabah, we decided to add something different to our itinerary — a boat-only national park just 1.5 hours from Kuching that felt like stepping onto a desert island. And surprisingly,…
We spent several weeks exploring Borneo across both Sabah and Sarawak — and while most visitors head straight for Sabah’s iconic wildlife spots, we were genuinely surprised by just how much Sarawak had to offer. Kuching, in particular, completely won us over. And yes, part of this was to do with my youngest’s obsession with…
We spent several weeks travelling across Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo as part of our family gap year — and it ended up being one of the biggest highlights of the entire trip. Borneo had always felt like a dream destination: pristine rainforest, extraordinary wildlife, and those once-in-a-lifetime experiences you usually only see on…
We spent several weeks travelling through Borneo with our kids, exploring both Sabah and Sarawak as part of our family gap year — and it quickly became one of the most memorable parts of our time in Southeast Asia. If you’re drawn to wild nature, incredible wildlife, and meaningful adventure, Borneo really does pack a…
If you’re travelling through Borneo with kids and dreaming of a real wildlife experience — immersed in the jungle, spotting amazing animals in their natural habitat — then a Kinabatangan River tour is one of the most unforgettable things you can do as a family. We visited the Kinabatangan River during our family adventure through…
If seeing orangutans in Borneo with kids is high on your family travel bucket list, there’s one place that stands out above the rest: the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. Founded in 1964, this world-famous sanctuary is widely regarded as the best place to see orangutans in Borneo, offering unforgettable up-close encounters in a natural rainforest…