Brunei is generally hot and humid with temperatures hovering between 22°C and 32°C with the seasons best split between the rainy season from September to January and the dry season between February and April. This can be a little deceiving though as Brunei one…

Brunei is an Islamic state and is one of South East Asia’s most observant Islamic nations. Tourists are welcome in mosques, but only outside of prayer times and only when dressed conservatively – with men and women both wearing long sleeves and trousers –…

Bruneian cuisine is, as you might expect, heavily influenced by the cuisines of nearby Malaysia and Indonesia, spicy with touches of Indian and Thai cuisine, as well as elements from Japanese and Chinese cuisines. The country is heavily Islamic so the meat is halal…

The beaches here might not be as renowned as those in neighbouring Malaysia and nearby Indonesia – but Brunei’s beaches are simply stunning. True – they are not often littered with the mod cons that one might expect from many of Asia’s top destinations…

Take a trip to Kampong Ayer water village, which sits on long stilts above the Brunei River. It’s well known as one of the world’s largest water villages with many referring to it as the Venice of the East – a name given to…

The Ulu Temburong National Park is the first national park of Brunei and has a wonderful collection of attractions available, which includes a Canopy Walkway that takes brave adventurers some 60 metres above the mountains. For something unique – take a river safari to…

The incredible Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque should be on the top of your list for Brunei. There, you’ll find a golden-topped mosque with marble minarets and 28 domes as a symbol of the 28th Sultan of Brunei from which the mosque takes its…

There is just so much to try – however, much of the cuisine of Eastern Malaysia blends into one with Western Malaysia, with popular dishes such as Laksa being a mainstay. However, some popular Sarawak cuisine includes Kolo Mee, which is eaten throughout the…

Journey to the centre of the earth. Deep in Sarawak’s Gunung Mulu National Park are a series of caves which form part of the world’s largest underground chamber. Expect to be immersed into deep gorges, some still flowing with water and others dry, and…

Do a little island hopping. There are plenty to choose from and lots to do once you arrive. If you just want to claim a space on the beach and top up your tan then that’s fine – but if the mood takes you…