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…
During our family gap year we wanted to introduce the boys to different cultures and beliefs as part of their worldschooling education. One of our favourite experiences was visiting Batu Caves with kids, just outside Kuala Lumpur. Batu Caves is one of the most visually striking places we visited in Malaysia. With its towering golden…
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…
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,…
Langkawi was one of our slower stops during our family gap year through Malaysia — a place to chill out a little after busier travel days, but still will plenty to do when we wanted to explore. While it’s easy to spend your time here on the beach or by the pool, we wanted to…
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…
After spending several weeks travelling through Borneo with our kids, across both Sabah and Sarawak, one thing became very clear: this part of the world offers some of the best wildlife and nature experiences anywhere on the planet. And while Borneo might sound wild, remote, and difficult to navigate with children, the reality surprised us….