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Choosing the Most Affordable eSIM for Brunei, Borneo’s Sultanate

Brunei, the sultanate country on Borneo’s northern coast is just half the size of Cypress. It’s an often overlooked destination for travellers in Southeast Asia but super unique. If you’re getting off the beaten track and passing through Brunei, you’ll need to choose an eSIM carefully because it can be incredibly expensive to get data. […]

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Where to See Dolphins, Proboscis Monkeys, and Fireflies near Kuching

You might expect the best wildlife area near Kuching to be Bako National Park — so did I. But this little cruise along the Santubong River took the cake. We saw rare Irrawaddy dolphins, Proboscis monkeys, fireflies, and even bioluminescent plankton. (Crocodiles are usually on the itinerary, too.) If you’re wondering what to do in

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Kuala Lumpur Stopover: The Perfect Hub for Travel in Southeast Asia

Controversial opinion: Kuala Lumpur might be the best stopover city in Asia. It’s the natural hub if you’re heading to Borneo, and is an underrated jumping off point for Maldives-bound travellers. Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia both call KL home, so flights onward tend to be plentiful and well-priced. This post may contain affiliate links. Bookings

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