Mount Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Advantages: Unique wildlife experience
Disadvantages: leaches

Borneo is a fairly large island, a bit larger than France, surrounded by the indonesian archipelago, Singapore, the Philippines and Malaysia. It is actually divided into four regions, two of which, in the north (Sarawak and Sabah) are governed by Malaysia, Brunei, a small independent sultanate completely enclosed by Sarawak, and in the south, the largest region is the Indonesian provinces of Kalimantan (East, South, West and Central Kalimantan). ...
...beauty and unique wildlife rapidly being destroyed by logging and palm-oil production. In September 2006 I visited the two Malaysian states, Sarawak and Sabah. To use the old cliche it really was the holiday of a lifetime (although I do try to have at least one holiday of a lifetime every year) I am a keen wildlife photographer and after having done various safaris and other wildlife watching adventures a primate expedition seemed like a good next ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful photos and memories
Disadvantages: You will be very tired the next day

...It was well worth climbing mount Kinabalu, as it was so unbelieveably beautiful and an experience that will last with me for the rest of my life. However there are some important things you need to note. Firstly, although it is easily possible to climb it in one day, this is only suitable for people extremely fit and used to walking at altitude. Secondly, you need to be careful of conditions such as altitude sickness and also things like asthma which ...
...although you may start off in the boiling hot sunshine at the bottom, the top is much colder and you will need several layers of thick clothing. However, for me climbing Mt Kinabalu is one of the most worthwhile things you can do in Malaysia, and something you will remember for the rest of your lifes, as both an achievement and also for its pure beauty ... Read review

Advantages: nice scene, friendly residents, cheap expenses
Disadvantages: lack of safety, low traffic system

...Kota Kinabalu, my lovely hometown, I was born in Kota Kinabalu 21 years ago and live in this town for more than 18 years, before i pursued my further study in Singapore. Kota Kinabalu is lovely and nice town to travel with cheap expenses. There is a lot of nice place for vacation and they are suitable for all kind of people from every countries. The Tropical weather in Kota Kinabalu attracted many European and American. Mount Kinabalu(Kinabalu Park) is one of the famous tourism place where made proud for the Sabah and Malaysia. The highes mountain among the Asean countries is a fantastic place for tourists. Friendly and helpful Chinese and Malay in Kota Kinabalu will also give a hand to the foreigner or visitors when they are in the problems. Kota Kinabalu, I love u..... Read review

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Advantages: Not far from town
Disadvantages: If you are looking for a beach resort-hotel, this is not the place

...Kota Kinabalu (KK) is the capital of Sabah state. Sabah is the on the north of Borneo and Borneo is the third largest island in the world. Kota Kinabalu is famous for its Mount Kinabalu which is the highest mountain in South East Asia. Most foreigners come to KK to either climb Mount Kinabalu or to the beautiful islands famous for its scuba-diving and coral reefs.(KK used to be called Jesselton Town) Hyatt Kota Kinabalu is located next to a shopping mall, Wisma Merdeka. Location wise, it is a good hotel because a major shopping mall is right next to it and within walking distance, you could reach the sunday morning market which is a popular tourist spot. The hotel is about 15-20 minutes away from the KK International Airport. (Note: This is not the airport where AirAsia, Asia's budget airline, lands) From the airport, you could easily... Read review

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