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Tag: Borneo

Eye to eye with Borneo’s most endangered primates in Tanjung Datu & Bako NP [Sarawak]

Text & photographs: Claire Lessiau & Marcella van Alphen Surrounded by humongous trees resembling the walking trees from the Lord of the Rings, I abruptly stop when I hear an unfamiliar sound in the canopy towering us in the dense coastal rainforest of the remote Tanjung Datu National Park. I exchange a glance with our…

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Up river in Borneo with head-hunting tribes and wild orangutans

Embark on a long-tail boat to travel deep into the Bornean jungle for a stay with the former head-hunting tribes and search for orangutans. Where tradtion, culture and wildlife meet in an immersive and sustainably run ecotourism project.

Palm Oil & Wildlife: a delicate balance in Borneo’s rainforest to experience during a river safari

Along Borneo’s Kinabatangan River, oil palm plantations threaten wildlife-rich rainforests while providing a necessary income to local populations. Make an impact by embarking on a river safari!

Hiking to Find World’s Largest Flower!

Do you know the Rafflesia? World’s largest flower?
Discover the beauty of Khao Sok National Park, Thailand in the search of the Rafflesia!

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🌸 This stunning plum tree is blooming in front of the spectacular 300-year-old Gakhwangjeon Hall, the largest wooden Buddha Hall in Korea here at Hwaeomsa Temple. 🌸 Even in the rain, the cherry blossoms are spectacular!! 🌸 It looks like we are intercepting the blossom season here in South Korea! 😍 Seoraksan National Park is definitely one of Korea’s most beautiful national parks. 🇰🇷 Back to one of our favorite temple stays in South Korea after visiting it in late 2024. We are Naksansa temple along the east coast of the peninsula, and this stay focuses on meditation. 🧑🏼‍🍳 Trying out a fairly new restaurant on Bree Street in Cape Town… and its theme might disclose one of our next destinations… Any ideas?

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