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Kokol Haven Resort — The View Is Real, But Go In With the Right Expectations
Kokol Haven Resort sits on top of Kokol Hill with stunning views of KK city and Gunung Kinabalu. Great scenery, honest review of food and service.
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Poring Hot Spring — What to Expect Before You Make the Drive from KK
Poring Hot Spring in Ranau, Sabah — honest review covering the hot spring tubs, canopy walk, facilities, and whether it's worth the drive from KK.
Borneo
Sepilok Forest Edge Resort — Jungle Vibes, Wildlife on Your Balcony, and Yes, the Pool Might Be Down
Sepilok Forest Edge Resort in Sandakan reviewed honestly — wildlife on your balcony, jungle chalets on stilts, and the pool situation you need to know about.
Borneo
Danum Valley Conservation Area — Borneo's Primary Rainforest at Its Most Raw
Danum Valley Conservation Area review by Mike the Explorer — primary rainforest, wildlife, guides, facilities and honest tips for visiting Borneo's wildest corner.
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The Tip of Borneo — Malaysia's Northernmost Point Is Worth the Drive
The Tip of Borneo in Kudat, Sabah — day-trip only, but the three-sea view makes the 4-hour drive from KK worth it. Honest review by Mike the Explorer.
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park — Island Camping or Tourist Madness?
Thinking of visiting Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park in KK? Read Mike's honest take — beautiful islands, great snorkelling, but the crowds are real.
Borneo
Maliau Basin Berlian Camp — One of the Last True Wildernesses in Malaysia
Maliau Basin Berlian Camp review — one of Malaysia's most protected wildernesses. Deep in Sabah's interior, this is serious jungle camping. Here's what to know.
Borneo
Crocker Range National Park — Sabah's Underrated Green Giant
Crocker Range National Park in Sabah — one of Borneo's biggest and most biodiverse rainforests. Honest review from Mike the Explorer on trails, access, and what to expect.
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Mesilau Nature Resort — What You Need to Know Before You Go
Mesilau Nature Resort in Ranau, Sabah — a highland mountain base for Kinabalu's Mesilau Trail. Read this before you go. Important update on current access.