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Food in Kota Kinabalu- Unique food you should try while visiting Sabah

During our recent trip to Kota Kinabalu and Kundasang, we had the opportunity to savor some of the most authentic food in Kota Kinabalu. To taste Sabah’s unique culinary heritage, you should not miss this local food. From BBQ wild boar meat to ambuyat, there is something for everyone. We’ll share our top picks of …

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Mari Mari Cultural Village- top tour destination in Kota Kinabalu

Here is our story at Mari Mari Cultural Village. After two days of physically demanding mountain climbing at Mount Kinabalu, we took a day off to unwind and explore Kota Kinabalu. During our visit, Mari Mari Cultural Village was one of the most important sites we visited. The Mari Mari Cultural Village is a non-profit …

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Things to do in Kundasang- The complete 2D1N itinerary

We visited Kundasang, the small town near Kinabalu National Park in the district of Ranau, recently. Here is the list of things to do in Kundasang based on our 2D1N itinerary. We were here because this was the best place to acclimatize ourselves to the high altitude before scaling Mount Kinabalu. With an altitude of …

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How to climb Mount Kinabalu: 16 Tips for first-time hikers

As an average amateur hiker who loves climbing mountains, I had an unforgettable experience last week when I reached the summit of Mount Kinabalu. Before the hike, I received advice from various sources on how to climb Mount Kinabalu, including how to prepare, the necessary training, the items to pack, and accommodation recommendations. Unfortunately, while …

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Climbing Mount Kinabalu- the comprehensive guide of the whole hiking trail

As an average amateur hiker who had never tackled strenuous hikes at high altitudes, I never thought climbing Mount Kinabalu and reaching the summit was possible.  Here is the story of my climb, a test of my perseverance, endurance, and triumph. Although I am healthy in my 60s, climbing one of the highest peaks in …

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Bhutan itinerary for a six days tour package-  the comprehensive guide

Are you looking for a Bhutan itinerary that gives you the details and images? We were just like many others tourists, attracted by the advertisements and brochures from the tour company, and wanted to visit this mysterious country. However, the information is limited to a brochure, usually with only a few lines describing each destination. …

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20 Things to know before your trip to Bhutan: A comprehensive guide

We just got back from our trip to Bhutan last month. We got many questions from people who have asked us about things to know before visiting Bhutan. With this in mind, we have put together a list of frequently asked questions to provide the answer with our first-hand information.  We cover as much as …

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Landing at Paro Airport – a thrilling experience

After 4 hours and 20 minutes, we finally arrived in Bhutan. The first thing I did before stepping into this mysterious country was to experience the thrilling landing at Paro Airport. Why do we want to visit Bhutan? We spent only six days and four nights in Bhutan. Although it was a short trip, everything …

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Visit Punakha Dzong: The most magnificent Dzong in Bhutan

We made a day trip to visit Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang from Thimphu during our visit to Bhutan. These are the two historical places no one should miss while coming to Punakha. We will focus on our visit to Punakha Dzong in this article.  You can read about our visit to Chimi Lhakhang here. …

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Chimi Lhakhang- Why should you visit the fertility temple of Bhutan?

The legend behind Chimi Lhakhang is mythical and captivating.  Chimi Lhakhang Temple is located in the hamlet of Sopsokha village, at Punakha Valley. It is well-known as the “Fertility Temple,” and many childless couples from Punakha District frequent it. Moreover, visitors from all over the world travel here in droves to see the strange traditional …

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