September 2024

Historical Exploration of Niah Cave : Must-Know Myths, Legends, and Taboo (11)

Besides being historically significant and scientifically proven to have been a human settlement for 40,000 years, Niah Cave…

Sep 9, 2024

Guardians of Borneo: Dr. Masiun’s Insights on Indigenous Rights and Forest Conservation

View of the Kapuas River from the mouth of its tributary, the Sekayam River in Sanggau. Photo by the author. BORNEOTRAVEL  -…

Sep 9, 2024

Bathing in Kalimantan's Rivers Today: A Rare Sight

Bathing in Kalimantan's rivers today: a rare sight. Photo credit: Lingling Cinday. BORNEOTRAVEL  - PONTIANAK:  Kalimanta…

Sep 9, 2024

Lae vs. Durian: Unveiling the Charm of a Lesser-Known Tropical Fruit

The author and Pepih Nugraha from Jakarta enjoyed lae fruit in Tanjung Selor, North Kalimantan. BORNEOTRAVEL  - Tanjungselor…

Sep 8, 2024

Impact of Pope Francis’s Visit to Indonesia on Travel and Tourism in Borneo

President Jokowi and Pope Francis, the leader of the global Catholic Church, had a relaxed conversation on the back terrace …

Sep 5, 2024

Eliyas Yesaya: The Heart of a Versatile Dayak Lundayeh Artist from Borneo

Eliyas Yesaya’s local and international achievements, highlighting his profound impact both at home and abroad. Doc. EY. BOR…

Sep 5, 2024

The Enchanting Ulang Uli: A Hidden Gem from the Kapuas River and Borneo's Rainforest

The Ulang Uli fish: a beautiful, exotic, and adorable sight. Photo Credit:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CNMgpwZpnix/ BORNEOT…

Sep 4, 2024

The Deadly Art of the Sumpit (Blowgun): Unveiling the Secrets of the Ipuh Poison

The Dayak people hunt in the forest using sumpit (blowguns). Model: Pagu Kalvin. BORNEOTRAVEL  - PONTIANAK:  The sumpit (bl…

Sep 4, 2024

The Natural Intelligence of the Dayak Lundayeh in Preserving the Sustainability of Ecotourism and the Heart of the World in Nunukan, North Kalimantan

The aerial view of Long Bawan, one of the districts in Krayan that directly borders Malaysia, reveals a captivating scene.…

Sep 2, 2024

Pelian: The Sultan-fish of Krayan River – A Symbol of Pristine Borneo

Pelian: The sultanfish of Krayan.  Photo Credit: Gat Khaleb. BORNEOTRAVEL  -  BA' BINUANG:  If you ever travel to or are…

Sep 2, 2024

The History of Conversion among the Dayak Lundayeh in Krayan, North Kalimantan

This book is unique. Its title is in English, but the entire content is in Indonesian.  What does this mean? It turns out, t…

Sep 2, 2024