I AM THE BORNEO EXPLORER 婆罗洲探险者

The previous week, I began an exhilarating escapade to Silabur Cave, an astonishing sandstone cavern nestled in the core of a grand hill. Found in a secluded spot in Tebakang, Serian, reaching the cave demanded hiring a knowledgeable local guide, whose proficiency amplified the excitement of the expedition. The guide fee of RM80 was small for the unequalled occurrence waiting for me. After reaching the location, I was overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the cave structure. The passages, intricately connected and spanning the sandstone hill, were a testament to the marvels of nature. Even though the lower portion of the cave was inaccessible to the public, as it was set aside for the local people who collect nets built by Swiftlets, the upper section was available for exploration. As I ventured further into the cave, I was greeted by two mammoth chambers, each with a fascinating opening at the top. On sunny days, the sunbeams penetrated through the openings, creating a surreal view as

Welcome to the Mureh Waterfall hike, located in the beautiful Gun Tembawang region of west Kalimantan. This adventurous journey will take you through paddy fields and dense jungles, leading to a breathtaking twin waterfall that will leave you in awe. My friends and I, a group of hikers, set off on a weekend excursion from Kuching, driving to the border of Sarawak. As we reached the border, we waited eagerly for our guide and bike riders to take us to the trailhead, ready to embark on our journey. But do not expect they will be there on time even if both parties had agreed on the said time.  We waited for almost half an hour, and finally, we saw our transporter come with their bikes. As we hopped on our bikes, we were greeted with the warm and humid air of the region. The 15-minute downhill bike ride took us through the border check and a small kampung until we finally reached the trailhead. As we began our hike, we were immediately struck by the picturesque paddy fields that surrounded

I get up from my hammock at 6 am sharp. The rain hasn't stopped, still drizzling a bit. I went to the guide rest hut to prepare breakfast. I am very hungry because I skipped dinner last night. I cooked two packages of instant noodles (again) and drank a cup of hot milo. I had some discussions with my guide and my researcher friends. First, it was still raining. Second, we need to cross two big rivers to reach Eastern. My guide was concerned that if we are stuck in between two rivers and ran out of food, it will be life-threatening by then. The two researchers agreed to skip the hike to Eastern Julan for safety concerns and start the hike back to the trailhead. When it comes to hiking, I am more of a thrill seeker and if I have the chance to explore, I will normally go for it. But then again, this is a team effort, not a single-man game, so we go back today. But before that, I ask my guide to bring me to the top of the plateau. I wanted to see the abandoned Millionaire Club. The Mil

Because of my backpack weight issue, I did not bring my sleeping bag with me and I carry everything myself. First I don’t want to add weight to the porter, because the porters are already heavily laden with food, and their camping gear to support my team. Second I can also train my endurance to get stronger. I can feel the chill breeze blowing toward my hammock, and the base feels so so cold. My socks are soggy, only one pair, can't use that for sleeping. So because of no sleeping bag, then I used my quick-dry tower as a blanket to warp both of my feet to keep them warm 😖 I did not have a proper sleep last night. checked the temperature is around 22'C so cold, just because of the rain. Waited until 5.30 am, I then get off of my hammock, and it was still dark, and wet. I was thinking I should have gotten a cooker here so I can boil some water for a hot drink. At 6 am, my guide is awake. They start to cut new firewood and cooked rice for our lunch later. I cooked two pac