Tag: Kota Kinabalu

BTS and other K-pop artists who have visited Kota Kinabalu

by Patricia Hului -

After the ninth episode of South Korean hit drama ‘Start-up’ aired last November, Kota Kinabalu went trending online. While bragging about the view of the sunset from his family’s holiday homes, the character Cheol-san mentions the sunsets at Santorini and Kota Kinabalu. The capital state of Sabah is not that foreign to

Hunting for barbecued lokan and coconut in Tuaran, Sabah

by Patricia Hului -

If you are visiting Kota Kinabalu, make your way to its neighbouring small town of Tuaran. Located just 35 kilometers from Sabah state capital, the small town is home to many good food including the famous Tuaran mee. The Hakka Chinese community of Tuaran created the noodle from egg yolk

Super Ono! Your answer to poke bowl in Kota Kinabalu

by Patricia Hului -

If you are craving for poke bowl in Kota Kinabalu, Super Ono is the place for you! This trendy food store first opened up in Sabah’s capital on Nov 11, 2018. Poke became a food trend in the United States since 2012 with many of these beautifully garnished poke bowls featured

6 archaeological sites in Sabah that you need to know

by Patricia Hului -

Sabah is not only blessed with amazing nature and high biodiversity, it also has colourful archaeological past. Here are at least 6 archaeological sites for visitors to explore at the Land Below the Wind: 1.Pulau Balambangan Pulau (island) Balambangan is an island located off the northern tip of Borneo. Situated at west

Take a ride to the past at Sabah Museum’s Railway Gallery

by Patricia Hului -

Before cars were the thing, transportation in Sabah - formerly known as North Borneo - relied heavily on trains. In recognition of the historical significance of the railway system in Sabah, the Sabah State Museum opened up a gallery in 2017 dedicated to its locomotive industry. Located in Sabah’s capital of Kota Kinabalu,