Trekking in Borneo
Say the word Borneo and you immediately think of deep dark jungles, malaria infested swamps, dangerous and primitive headhunting tribes – well, you’d be a few hundred years out of date if you still thought that.
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Malaysia
Festivals of Penance
In San Fernando, 40 miles from Manila, the Capital of the Philippines, a controversial religious ritual takes place at Easter. The people of San Fernando re-enact the seven last days of Jesus Christ, culminating in crucifixion at high noon on good Friday.
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The Food of Penang
Penang food incorporates bits and pieces of so many different Asian traditions that it is hard to pin down what actually is Penang Cuisine.
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Orangutans in Borneo
Fifteen miles from Sandakan, the Sepilok Orang-Utan Rehabilitation Centre was established in 1964 to return injured or orphaned apes back to the wild.
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Batik in Malaysia
The origins of batik remains somewhat unclear, with a few early examples having been found in 1st century Egyptian tombs; yet it is generally agreed that it most likely originated in Asia.
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