SoutheastAsia.org asked its writers what they would do with 2 weeks to spend in Southeast Asia. It’s been said that...
Travelers to Southeast Asia might be surprised to hear that Islam is the largest religion in this part of the world, far ahead of Buddhism or Christian faith. Southeast Asia...
For travellers to Southeast Asia, a visit to a museum generally isn’t the motivation to come to the area. And for a long time, museums in the region did not...
If there was ever any doubt about selecting Brunei Darussalam for a sophisticated golfing holiday it disappears upon landing when you see lengthy swatches of green alongside the runway at...
When my guide said it was going to be dark once I turned off my headlamp, he really meant it. Even after a few minutes my eyes had not adjusted,...
Any large animal could have trampled the plants beside the wooden walkway, but the footprints were unmistakable. Pygmy elephants wandered through our camp overnight, and we missed them. This was...
Southeast Asia is a place of vibrant ethnic and religious diversity. The southern region is dominated by Islamic beliefs but there are also large Christian, Hindu and Buddhist populations and...
Once cave dwelling went out of style, the peoples of Borneo looked towards the liquid highways of this giant island to establish settlements and make contact with the outside world....
Shopping is probably not on people's minds when they come to Borneo, but very quickly they realise that it is a top attraction. Shopping in Borneo is fantastic value for...
BANKS Banks in Brunei Darussalam are open Mondays-Fridays 9.00am – 4.00pm, Saturdays 9.00am – 11.00am. Islamic banks follow the same operation times except on Fridays when they are closed for...
Insiders have known for some years that Southeast Asia is a golfing paradise. But it took the global recession for the region to metamorphose into something else: A deserted golfing...
I admit it, I’m an idiot. Before moving to Southeast Asia, I had no clue where Brunei was. I knew it was a Sultanate, I knew the Sultan was rich...
Brunei is rightly proud of its conservation efforts, most recently joining the Heart of Borneo initiative which is acting to save one-third of Borneo’s rainforests where endangered species such as...
The park ranger gets word over his radio: the dominant male has been spotted. “Ladies and gentleman, we shall be moving to the car park.” After trekking back down the...
If you are slinging on the backpack and travelling to Southeast Asia for the first time, here are a few words of sage advice to ensure the experience is the...
One of the most rewarding experiences when arriving in any Southeast Asian country is heading straight to the nearest marketplace and checking out the streetfood. The fruit colors, the aromas,...
The exotic, interesting, unique and occasionally frightening is on display in Southeast Asia. Wildlife encounters and adventures are becoming more and more popular benefiting both travelers and those often volunteer-led...