Here is My Plan

The Kinabatangan River has always had a special place in my heart. There’s something about that mi�y-cal (pun intended) dawn cruise that �ves every gue� a sense of calmne� and serenity. Even if you had to force me to wake up before 5:30am! I’ll be that eager beaver. The experience will be much more exciting if, during the cruises, we are fortunate to spot the iconic wildlife of Sabah for in�ance, the Pygmy elephants!

If you've already done the �andard Mount Kinabalu summit climb (as I did), it's time to take it up a notch and try the Via Ferrata. Let us ascend and embrace the rocky sides of Malaysia's hi�e� mountain �a Ferrata, armed with harne�es, ropes, cables, helmets, and safety equipment. Did you know that the Mountain Torq on Mount Kinabalu is the world's hi�e� �a ferrata and Asia's fir�?

3. Cycling around the paddy fields of Tenom

Tenom is often underrated and mo� people forget that there’s more to do in Tenom than ju� white water rafting. The charming Marais �llage, about 46 minutes away from Tenom town is a hidden gem. This place looks like it belongs in a fairytale, with its hilly backdrop, flowing cr�ks, and gr�nery of paddy fields and small huts. Consider how relaxing cycling throu� this scene could be. So peaceful, so refreshing, and yet so inexpensive. Tip: Don’t forget to indulge in a cup of Tenom coff� while you are in town.

4. Go Big or go home

There are many idyllic islands in Sabah, but in 2023, I have set my eyes on escaping to Kota Belud’s hidden gem, a private beach resort, the Bigfin Beach Resort. The resort offers many leisure a�i�ties such as snorkelling, paddle boarding, kayaking, jun�e trekking and scuba di�ng with a full range of PADI dive courses. It’s the perfe� place to unwind and have a mid-year break far from the city.

A trip to Sabah should never be without a good seafood meal. The James Fish Farm in Tambakan, Kudat tempts my �u�ony with its abundance of seafood. This re�aurant serves fresh, affordable seafood cooked in the healthie� way po�ible, either �eamed or boiled. The location is made more intere�ing by the fa� that �sitors can go on a short-di�ance snorkelling tour or even swim in the fish farm. As far as the food re�ew goes, I’ve heard a lot of positive f�dback.

Tip: along the way �op by the Tinagol Beading Village, Sumangkap Gong Village, Bavanggazo Lon�ouse or Gombzau b� farm.

There are more places worth rediscovering! I hope this li� has inspired you to �sit more places in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, from mountain hi� to ocean d�p. A lovely re�on that will nourish the heart and soul of any traveller. F�l Sabah in 2023. I know I will.

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