Januari 2025

Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN): Breaking the Silence of the Majority

Screenshot of a friend's Facebook feed by the writer. BORNEOTRAVEL  - PALANGKA RAYA: A timely reminder – as illustrated …

Jan 22, 2025

Blust and the Greater North Borneo Hypothesis

BORNEOTRAVEL  - JAKARTA: In 1969, Robert Blust introduced a groundbreaking concept that would change the way we understand t…

Jan 20, 2025

Kubal: The Exotic and Rare Fruit of Borneo

Kubal is one of Borneo’s remarkable natural treasures. This fruit grows from roots and climbs onto nearby trees, thriving fr…

Jan 17, 2025

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…

Jan 17, 2025

Tjilik Riwut Gallery & Resto: A Blend of History and Culinary Delights in Kalimantan

Tjilik Riwut Gallery & Resto. Photo credit: the author. BORNEOTRAVEL  - PALANGKA RAYA: Located at Jenderal Sudirman Stre…

Jan 15, 2025

Father Herman Jozef van Hulten: Life and Legacy of a Missionary in West Kalimantan

Herman Jozef van Hulten. Doc. Masri Sareb Putra. BORNEOTRAVEL  - PONTIANAK: Traveling and touring a region inevitably lea…

Jan 14, 2025

Bajakah: A Unique Souvenir from West Kalimantan with Remarkable Health Benefits

A variety of Bajakah products sold in souvenir shops at Supadio Airport, Pontianak. Photo credit: Masri Sareb Putra. BORN…

Jan 8, 2025

Durian Dalei from Tembawang Porogump, Jangkang: A Hidden Durian Paradise in West Borneo

The  Durian Dalei  of Porogump—a rare delicacy that’s as enchanting as the land it comes from. Photo credit: Masri Sareb P…

Jan 6, 2025