I AM THE BORNEO EXPLORER 婆罗洲探险者

  We Got Lost in a Hidden Valley — and Nature Showed Off Hard Somewhere on the border of Sarawak lies a place with no trail markers, no cell signal, and definitely no Starbucks. We call it Hidden Valley — because, honestly, we have no idea what else to name it. It's not on the map, and we kind of want to keep it that way. The squad? Michael , aka Yellow Boots; Andrew , the clean-shirt optimist; and me, Wilson , in my signature green and questionable judgment. Our mission? Explore a mysterious limestone gorge we spotted on satellite maps and never mentioned to our wives. Into the wild we go! Michael in yellow boots leading the way, Andrew in white shirt questioning life choices, and me in green, wondering what snacks I forgot. Behold! Nature’s version of a front door. If Batman lived in Borneo, this would be his cave Cliff face or a massive green wall from Avatar? You decide. We were too busy picking our jaws up off the ground. Misty mountain vibes. This cliff wears clouds like a...

I went on a caving trip with my brother to Gua Sirih, a cave near Serian known for its archaeological significance and as a site for bird's nest collection. This cave wasn't just any cave; it housed ancient wall paintings and artifacts buried deep within. As we descended, a long wooden staircase maintained by the Sarawak Museum Department led us into the cave's embrace. The walls were adorned with nature's artwork—tree vines wrapping around boulders, a testament to time's passage. The archaeological area, fenced off, revealed ancient wall paintings, depicting human and bird shapes, a silent testament to the cave's historical significance. Turning on my headlamp, I was immediately besieged by flying bugs, a lesson learned for next time: wear a jacket with a mosquito net. The bats, however, were less intrusive, their silhouettes darting through the light, their squeaks filling the cavernous space. The cave floor was uneven, with muddy patches where tiny streams fl...