General: Brunei

It's not often you come across people who have visited Brunei or have it on their list of places to go. Nine times out of ten if you do meet people who have been you will soon realise that they were their visiting friends or relatives, usually on their way elsewhere. The main reason people dont want to go is because their is no booze, which follows that there is no nightlife and as such the tourism industry there is not that stronge. This being the case few people have heard of the country only that its Sultan was once the richest man in the world. This stands to reason as the average holiday ... more

I am disappointed with the review made by the people above...needless to say I am a bruneian so before i start, i must say i will try not to be biased!!!... For me holiday is a time when we can spent doing activities that we usually do not have time to pursue. So there are trips for partying, shopping and relaxing. If what you are looking for is drunken nights and partying at the clubs then you might as well do not bother coming to brunei. What you can do is to change your destination to...Ibiza, perhaps?... I mean if what you are looking in a country of your holiday is the availability of ... more

The Sultanate of Brunei is a mad old place, and no mistake. Firstly, (and most significantly for an Irishman) it is strictly Islam, and alcohol is not served anywhere. (You can bring in a bottle yourself, but it needs to be declared.) Having a crazy time in Brunei consists of playing pool in a coffee bar. Or you could go to Jerudong Park. This is a huge amusement park which was built by the Sultam of Brunei as a gift to the people - entry and all rides are absolutely free. There is usually about 10 people in the entire (huge) park, so you get all the rollercoasters to yourself! The Sultan has ... more