Kiulu Rafting in Kota Kinabalu: A Bit Too Calm
A solo traveler's honest review of the beginner-friendly Kiulu River rafting in Kota Kinabalu, plus final thoughts and trip expenses.
Kota Kinabalu (Aug 2017)
Surviving a Hangover at Helen Massage, Kota Kinabalu
Curing a terrible hangover in Kota Kinabalu with a two-hour session at Helen Massage, plus a breakdown of my daily travel expenses.
A Drunken Night Out in Kota Kinabalu
A hilarious travel diary about making international friends at a guesthouse, bar hopping, and surviving a wild, drunken night out in Kota Kinabalu.
Mantanani Tour: The Best Island in Kota Kinabalu
Skip the crowded islands and take the Mantanani Nanamun tour in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy crystal clear water, stunning sunsets, and a magical firefly cruise.
Hard Rock Cafe Kota Kinabalu: Always a Safe Bet
I visited the Hard Rock Cafe in Kota Kinabalu to buy a pin and ended up enjoying fish and chips with a great live band performance.
Tanjung Aru Beach Sunset in Kota Kinabalu
Enjoying one of the world's top three sunsets at Tanjung Aru Beach in Kota Kinabalu, plus a breakdown of my daily travel expenses in Malaysia.
Upperstar Kota Kinabalu: A Mediocre Diner
A brutally honest review of Upperstar in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Is this famous American-style restaurant actually good, or just incredibly cheap?
Solo at Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, Kota Kinabalu
Join my solo trip to Lok Kawi Wildlife Park in Kota Kinabalu! Read about the sweltering heat, the exhausting botanical garden, and the lively animals.
Lok Kawi Wildlife Park: Solo Zoo Trip in Kota Kinabalu
Join my solo trip to Lok Kawi Wildlife Park in Kota Kinabalu. It was so hot that both the tourists and the animals were passing out in the shade!
Mai Yai, Kota Kinabalu: Amazing Food and Sunsets
Mai Yai is a must-visit Thai restaurant in Kota Kinabalu, famous for its incredible seafood and stunning sunset views. Here's my review and the full menu.
A Quick Trip to Manukan Island in Kota Kinabalu
I took a spontaneous late-afternoon boat to Manukan Island in Kota Kinabalu. Read about my quick island trip and my quest to find dinner companions!
Visiting the Blue Mosque in Kota Kinabalu
I finally returned to the famous Blue Mosque in Kota Kinabalu, only to miss the entry time again. Here are my photos and daily travel expenses.