Sabah was tectonically located at the East Cathaysia margin of South China in the Mesozoic. It was a long-lived (>150 Ma) Andean-type active continental margin with multi-staged pulsed subduction and rollback in East Asia. Such a subduction system initiated no later than the earliest Triassic...
Sepilok was opened since 1964 and it is the oldest orangutan recovery centre on the island of Borneo. What makes this centre more interesting is because it is located in the middle of 4,294-hectare forest reserve. It is managed by Sabah Wildlife Department, so that makes Sepilok not only t...
Not far from Taipei Main Station is the “Harajuku of Taipei.” Those familiar with Tokyo’s iconic teen district can expect a similar, bubbly atmosphere in Ximending. Unexpected sometimes, however, is the abundance of historic landmarks. Bonus tip: the district is located on the banks ...
Little Indiais located across the Singapore River fromChinatown, in the Rochor area. Once a site for cattle raising on the fertile riverbanks, it grew into an ethnic district for the city’s Indian community over time. Today,Little Indiaoffers a vibrant mix of Hindu ...
The city staycay is booming. Equally the appeal of Asia's beaches, stunning scenery and freedom of open space has people heading for the coast and mountains in droves. In Vietnam, Hanoi was knocked out of the top three by Sapa. Meanwhile Kuching in Borneo unseated Langkawi for a spot in...