Deluxe Room in Borneo Rainforest Lodge, Danum Valley

We were way out of the planned schedule that we have on hands. Once we have reached Danum Valley, we checked into Borneo Rainforest Lodge. As the Sabah Young Tourism Ambassador, I have given a chance to travel to Danum Valley.

Borneo Rainforest Lodge is built beside the Danum River. It is like an international standard lodge which is an eye opener for me. How can you expect to have such beautiful lodge located in the middle of the virgin jungle? It's like heaven. The lodge only accommodates a maximum of 60 people as to protect the mother nature, also to ensure all guest will have their own and memorable jungle experiences. I have mine, of course, and I am going to share it all here in this blog.

Now, let's see what Borneo Rainforest Lodge an offer you.


Did you see the previous picture? It is the lobby of Borneo Rainforest Lodge, first floor. Guest are able to rest and relax this is spot. Do remember this: You will get the best WIFI signal in this spot. Please don't tell anyone that I told you. ;)

Now, talk about my room.
I was placed in the Deluxe Room which is located beside and facing to the Danum River. I am amazed as I walked into my room. Big wooden panel door, Jacuzzi Pool outside the room facing the virgin jungle, big comfortable sofa, pillows and beds, with complimentary drinks and cookies, and nice bathroom too.

Everyday, birds will just come, play hide and seek in bushes and trees. Grab a chance to snap their pictures, and here's a picture of one. Let me know if you can see the bird that I'm trying to snap!

The new Oyster Card in London

Oyster is the cheapest way to pay for single journeys on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London.

Travelling in London is convenient. You can travel easily, only you know where you want to go. North or South, East or West, it’s all in your hands. Oyster Card is really useful as you stay or travel around London. It’s like a touch-and-go card in Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, and many more. Well, sadly we don’t have those kinds of services in my state – Sabah, but still we have our heritage remain, which is the steam train. Anyways.

Back to Oyster Card. As I stayed in London for about a week, I decided to purchase the Oyster Card. Lucky enough, I got myself the limited edition Oyster Card which is the Jubilee version where you can see the Buckingham Palace, Horse guards, Thame River, Tower Bridge, Local delicacies and beautiful people. Well, there’s this open deal for anyone. You have a choice either to return your Oyster Card before you leave the country and get a refund, or you keep it. Of course, I brought it back with me to my home land for remembrance.

It’s also easy to purchase the Oyster Card every station has counters or machines. To top up the credits – “Top up as You Go”, this also can be done at the counter (but trust me lots of people there lining up), or top up at the machines. On the other hand, you can also top up online https://oyster.tfl.gov.uk/oyster/link/0002.do or just visit their website at http://www.tfl.gov.uk/

All geared up for jungle trekking in Lahad Datu

I remember the first time when I did my first jungle trekking was in Tabin Wildlife Reserve. It is located at Lahad Datu as well, just like Danum Valley and Maliau Basin – The Lost World.

First in Tabin Wildlife Reserve back in 2010, I used soccer socks because the leeches there are not that scary. But it's a very good option! At least I managed to cover up til my knees. Second time I went to Tabin Wildlife Reserve this year in 2012, I used the same and still nothing happen to me. Then, when I reached Danum Valley in 2012, OMG I so need to use a leech socks because it’s not just leeches here but it’s Tiger Leeches.