Fascinating Sabah - Meet the Bajau Laut
Off the southeastern coast of Sabah, about 35 km from Semporna, lies the little island Mabul. Since the 1970s, the island has been a fishing village. The majority of the villagers are Bajau Laut, or “sea gypsies”, as they are often referred to, due to their nomadic lifestyle. Staying at Mabul Beach Resort, right next to their little floating village and learning about their way of life, I was deeply impressed by this subgroup of ethnic Sama-Bajau.
Jungle Trekking on Perhentian Kecil
On the Malaysian island Perhentian Kecil in the South China Sea, there are some beautiful hikes through the jungle. Starting at the busy Long Beach on the east side of the island, this hike will lead you up to a view point where you can enjoy the panoramic sight over the bay, then deep into the Malaysian jungle, from one secluded beach to the other.
Jungle Trekking on Perhentian Besar
On the Malaysian island Perhentian Besar in the South China Sea, there are some beautiful hikes through the jungle. In combination with beach walks, you can do a whole day's round trip on the inhabited part of the island, including snorkeling on beaches where you can watch sea turtles.
The perfect (?) tropical dream – Perhentian Islands
The Perhentian Islands in Northern Malaysia are a perfect little tropical paradise: covered in lush green jungle, surrounded by soft white sandy beaches and deep blue water full of marine life. Find out where they are, how to get there and what to do when visiting the Perhentian Islands.