5 things you need to know about the black orchid

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by Patricia Hului - July 8, 2019July 8, 2019

The black orchid (Coelogyne pandurata) is such a unique plant that it is the official mascot for East Kalimantan province. Also known as anggrek hitam in the Indonesian language, this orchid can be found

10 interesting facts about Indonesia’s Kapuas River

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by Patricia Hului - October 24, 2018

Borneo has often been referred to as the Amazon of Asia thanks to its high density biodiversity. So if Borneo is the Asian Amazon, the ‘Amazon river’ of this island is none other than

5 things to do at Buntal Esplanade, Kuching

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by Patricia Hului - October 23, 2018

Located about 30km from Kuching city, Buntal Esplanade is a hidden gem waiting to be explored more by the locals and tourists alike. The esplanade is inside Kampung Buntal, a traditional Malay fishing village situated

How the tikung beekeeping tradition is supporting life for man and bee in Danau Sentarum

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by Patricia Hului - October 17, 2018

Where the locals farm their own honey At Danau Sentarum National Park, the local communities manage their honey production in groups called periau made up of traditional forest honey farmers. Each periau belongs to a village,

5 things I learned through my gastronomic experience at Kapuas Hulu

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by Patricia Hului - October 16, 2018October 16, 2018

As a Kayan from the Malaysian state of Sarawak, Kapuas Hulu is a place that feels familiar and foreign at the same time. First of all, the Kapuas Hulu region in West Kalimantan is home to

5 reasons to visit Danau Sentarum National Park, Indonesia

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by Patricia Hului - October 11, 2018

Danau Sentarum National Park is a unique seasonal wetland where the water levels can rise up to 12m during raining season. Together with Betung Kerihun National Park and Kapuas Hulu District, the whole area was

Take in the mesmerising view of Danau Sentarum from Bukit Tekenang

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by Patricia Hului - October 4, 2018

A visit to Danau Sentarum National Park is not complete without a hike up to Bukit Tekenang. With a towering height of 130m, the hill is one of the highest peaks in Danau Sentarum National

Observing traditional fishing methods at Danau Sentarum National Park

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by Patricia Hului - October 2, 2018

Located in the province of West Kalimantan, Indonesia, the Danau Sentarum National Park is one of the most biodiverse lake systems in the world. To give you an idea of how diverse; the park is

3 botanical gardens you should visit in Kuching if you love plants

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by Patricia Hului - September 25, 2018

Calling out all botanists and horticulturalists who are visiting Kuching city for the first time! Do not leave the city without visiting these botanical gardens: 1. DBKU Orchid Park While the hibiscus is Malaysia's official flower, Sarawak’s

Top 20 most amazing facts about Sabah’s biodiversity

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by Patricia Hului - September 13, 2018

Apart from its rich culture, Sabah is also widely known for its rich biodiversity. Did you know that Sabah’s rainforest even inspired the live action remake of The Jungle Book? One of the movie’s visual effect