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Pulau Selirong: Nature and Adventure in Brunei

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The beauty of its natural treasures is there to be enjoyed.

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On the journey to Pulau Selirong.

The white-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) flies

majestically in the sky

Proboscis monkeys (Nasalis larvatus) can still be found on Pulau Selirong. The Lumur (Cynocephalus variegatus) is a mammal with amazing gliding abilities. Kayaking gives the chance to get close to the unique mangrove ecology.

1948 (Gazette Notification 99/1948) under the Forestry Act 1934, this island has been gazetted as a forest reserve for visiting Pulau Selirong. This can be easily arranged by tour operators. Recently, a visit to Pulau Selirong by kayak has been organised by a husband and wife team, Mark and Wann from

It is clear that Pulau Selirong offers many more attractions beneath the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Bridge or

A natural area rich with flora and fauna

those wanting a peaceful and quiet atmosphere far from the hustle

and the daily pressures of life in the city. Indeed, in the Country of Brunei, one of them is the mangrove forest and the shoreline that surrounds Pulau Selirong, with the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan. It is a great pleasure to come across such a green area not far from one’s doorstep. Because of the short visit schedule.

Pulau Selirong is one of the 33 islands scattered along the coastline of Brunei which have now

the journey to the island takes about an hour.

Cruising along the Brunei River by boat in the early morning, we passed the waters of Kampong Ayer freshly washed by the call to prayer. The new bridge to Temburong, a model of dawn light on the eastern horizon before us. At dawn, often the boat journey in calm waters with a view stretching far

with the squall that suddenly strikes. In short, the journey to

Temburong is never boring.

at the ranger station, we began our journey, and the small waterway flowing into Sungai Raya offers

a route into the depths of the mangrove forest where there are many more mangrove tree species growing fast. Paddling in this area also tests endurance, especially for new paddlers, yet there is another option to enjoy the pure, peaceful surroundings of Pulau Selirong. Visitors can also get closer to the mangrove tree plants as well as various awe-inspiring flora and fauna by walking on the boardwalk

wood that is available. The convenience of a rest hut or

wild animals such as the colugo or flying lemur as well as proboscis monkeys

proboscis monkeys with long snouts, glossy noses and pot bellies are not rarely seen. But Pulau Selirong is not only for nature lovers. It is also a choice that is full of natural authenticity, situated in a wondrous place to be explored.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2019 Jan-Feb, pages 52-56. Printed in Bahasa Melayu and translated into English for this site; text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected.

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The Beauty of the Annapurna Base Camp

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The Beau! of the Anriapurna Base lies in the fac’ hatvery few ofthe Himalayan treks combine as diverse’a landscape as it The trek also lets one reach the baseof 7,000 péksina relatively short time. Trekkers go pas!

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After returning home, Shukri became even more determined to begin this adventure. Not long afterwards, he shared the idea on the site itself. Many were interested and wanted to know about a team made up of five individuals including himself. The beauty of the trek to Annapurna Base Camp includes rising to heights of 7,000 to 8,000 metres in a relatively short time. Among other things, this trek passes through a landscape of dense rhododendron forest flourishing wild,

A five-member team of Bruneian climbers consisting of Romie Pg Sulaiman, Pg Metali and Zulamri Emran undertook the adventure in May, when the flowering season in

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Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2016 Nov-Dec, pages 52-53. Printed in Bahasa Melayu and translated into English for this site; text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected.

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Orphaned orangutans at Sepilok’s rehabilitation centre

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At Sepilok Orangutan displaced young survive in the wild of these endangered SK NG SABAH TOURISM The biggest threats to wildlife in the jungle are deforestation and illegal poaching. For baby orangutan, to have these threats happen to you means losing your natural habitat as well as your mother. The orphaned orangutan is in distress; without help, its chance of survival is extremely slim. Because like human baby, the orphaned young orangutan would normally live with its mother for five to six years, being taught how to cope in the wild by the mother. Unfortunately, the population of Bornean orangutan has dwindled by 50 percent in the past 60 years and there are less than 50,000 orangutans living in Borneo.

Rehabilitation Centre, orangutans are trained to while tourists get glimpse animals.

If this continues, who knows what the future lies for these endangered species. Which is where the Sepilok Orangutan

Rehabilitation Centre comes in.

Established in 1964 in Sabah’s

Sandakan, this world-famous centre, which is also the world’s first to dedicate itself to the orangutan cause, helps rehabilitate orangutans that have been orphaned or displaced due to these threats to cope in the wild while its health is carefully monitored before returning them to forest life.

Many orphaned orangutans have successfully been rehabilitated and

DIE ORANGUTANS Asia’s only great ape, the orangutan (man of the forest) is found only on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra.

These rust-coloured animals live up in trees where they also build their own nest for sleeping. Orangutans are not territorial and are solitary except when mating. They are omnivorous, eating both plants and animals but mainly feed on fruits, young leaves, bark and insects. Unfortunately, due to the destruction of natural forests and unreliable food sources, the orangutans are facing threats of being endangered. Most of the remaining

orangutans are found in protected forests.

released into the Kabili-Sepilok Forest, virgin jungle rich in tropical rainforest and mangrove swamp, and have thrived

due to the centre’s rehabilitation process that starts as soon as the orangutan is admitted to the centre.

Here, young orangutans spend their time in the nursery, learning skills that are important to jungle life such as finding food, building nest and climbing. Then, these orangutans are moved to the outdoor nursery for more realistic habitat to acclimatise them to the living conditions they will be in later on. At the outdoor nursery is where these orangutans really pick up essential skills, their dependence on the rehab centre’s staff is decreased so that they gain more confidence to prepare themselves for the wild. For example, they are trained to no longer depend on staff to find food to eat, as they would in the jungle. The final as well as most essential part of the rehabilitation is to ensure that these orangutans achieve total independence and become integrated into the Sepilok wild orangutan population before they are released to the jungle. The centre is also focused on creating awareness among the public on the threats that these endangered species

are facing. Its work has reached many, making Sepilok one of Sabah’s most popular tourist destinations, with many travelling to this small town for the rare opportunity of seeing the orangutan live and in action. But take note that this is not zoo; there’s no show or petting whatsoever, instead it is learning centre for the public on the unique lives of these animals as well as to understand the dangers that they are currently going through. GETTING TO SEPILOK AND THE CENTRE To get to Sepilok town, you will first need to make your way to Sandakan. Through its latest initiative RB Link, Royal Brunei Airlines makes it easy for you to get here along with other selected destinations in Borneo. You’ll first have to fly to Bandar Seri Begawan before making the easy transit to Sandakan. From there, there

are public buses that go directly to Sepilok or you can arrange for taxi to take you there. Its visitors centre is open to the public daily from . To get access to the centre, you will need to purchase ticket. Visitors can access the feeding platform and outdoor nursery to view the orangutans as well as to learn more about the centre’s efforts at rehabilitating

MPHEART OF BORNEO

Borneo accounts for just one percent of the world’s land yet holds approximately six percent of biodiversity in its tropical forests with species ranging from the orangutans to the Rafflesia flower. However this diversity is under threat as Borneo has lost over half of its forests. To address this, the governments of Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia initiated joint Declaration in 2007 called the Heart of Borneo (HoB), where the aim is

to conserve the biodiversity of HoB for the benefit of the people who rely upon it.

HoB refers to the main part of Borneo where forests remain intact, and it extends into the territory of the countries that are part of the initiative. Half million indigenous people still rely on this rainforest, as well as countless species that are unique to the area. Through the initiative, the three nations share the responsibility for protecting the area and sustainably managing it. You too can help protect the rainforests of Borneo.

To find out how, go to www.heartofborneo.org.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

October to February is the green

season in Borneo where there is more rainfall but higher river levels to allow

for close encounters with wildlife.

STAY HERE For quick access to the rehabilitation centre, consider staying at the Sepilok Nature Resort situated right at the Sepilok Forest Reserve entrance. these animals. Take note though there are certain opening hours for both the platform and outdoor nursery, where feeding times are at 10am and 3pm.

Because the orangutans are living wild in the centre, there is no guarantee that you will spot them at the feeding platform.

This is especially during the fruiting seasons where the orangutan is most likely to eat in the forest itself. Which is positive thing as it means that the animal is no longer reliant on the staff for feeding. You will have the opportunity to observe the animals through specialised protected facilities as they go through their final stage of rehabilitation training on

the ropes and trees. Remember no touching the orangutans; they are highly susceptible and vulnerable to human diseases. After all at the centre, it is all about the orangutan’s safety.

For more information on Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, go to

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2020 Jan-Feb, pages 48-51. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Christmas Island’s red crab migration and other RB destinations

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HAVE WILDLIFE ADVENTURE ON CHRISTMAS ISLAND During the summer season, Christmas Island is home to an annual crab migration in which 60 million red land crabs migrate from the forests to the coast to spawn, creating carpet-like effect of red crustaceans. It usually happens in early summer, but times may vary, so check for spawning dates. Christmas Island is also an with over 60 sites in some of the cleanest waters in the world.

ADVENTURES Make this year one to remember with amazing adventures at

these popular Royal Brunei destinations.

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Australia Tourism ENJOY AUSTRALIA FROM UP ABOV) Going Down Under? Make it one to remember by soaring over rin hot air balloon ride, enjoying views of the land like no such other. Soar over the Yarra Valley during the golden light of sunrise or see Melbourne’s skyscrapers and urban parks from different perspective up above. There are many operators you can chor ose from on the Internet flying hot air balloons since 1997. Royal Brunei Airlines flies Melbourne daily.

OAM WITH INDONESIA siting Indonesia’s Komodo Islands

DRAG to see Komodo dragon is definitely

once in lifetime he the park this year in order to preserve this

Indonesian government had plans to close endangered animal. Fortunately, that

plan has been scrapped and raise entry prices. don’t wait any longer.

and instead, the government will limit visitor numbers

So if it’s always been your dream to The Komodo dragon exists only in this

these dragon: partof the world

on Komodo Island, which is home to nearly to around three metres in ler While thi

3,000 dragons that can grow reatures rarely attack humans

(they roam in the wild on the island), you and treat these animals with respect!

stillneed to be cautious around them

Royal Brunei Airlines flies Bali 5x weekly forteasy connections to Komodo Islands.

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ECOIOURIST IN When it comes to preserving nature, Brunei has done something quite amazing. The no-cut policy in the 1990s

virgin rainforest. Which is why Brunei is the place to go for ecotourism with its lush rainforest, especially at the Ulu Temburong National park that covers 550 square kilometres of flora and fauna =.and even then only one percent is open to the public.If you.want your own National Geographic moment of exploring Mother Nature’s beauty, this is the

place to be where there are more than 40 species of butterfly, the rate exploding ants, gibbons, hornbills and more. Getting to the park is an adventure in itself you’ll have to take local water taxi through some of the most national park. One of the main reasons why people flock to Ulu Temburong? The canopy walk that stands at 43 metres

tall which you can only reach by climbing set of stairs about 746 steps on hill that’s 950 metres high. Sounds scary? You betitis… but so worth it when you get to the top overlooking the beauty that’s Borneo!

Tourism Hin/Sabah Ket Liew CUMB Clement GREATER HEIGHTS IN

BORNEO Up for an adventure this year? Here’s one climb Mount Kinabalu and tick it off your list! The tallest peak between the Himalayas and the new Guinea, Mount Kinabalu at 4,095 metres exerts magical quality where its peaks are constantly veiled in the clouds and the summit reveals distinct glacier carved pinnacle. The best part is climbing this Borneo beauty is one of the safest and most achievable feat provided you are physically fit. The highest point of the mountain (Low’s Peak) can be accessed relatively easily by any person with reasonable fitness and require no technical climbing skills. It’s 8.8km trek to the top and most climbers will take two days to climb up and down with an overnight stay at the huts in Panalaban. You will need to be accompanied by mountain guide at all times so make sure to arrange everything before your big climb. Royal Brunei Airlines flies Kota Kinabalu

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2020 Jan-Feb, pages 37-42. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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The Bamford Haybarn Spa aboard the Belmond Royal Scotsman

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scenery. Beyond the picture windows, landscapes of

pass by. But you’re in aromatherapy fragrances rejuvenating body scrub.

cocoon of luxury, soaking up the as you enjoy massage or

This is the unique experience that awaits at the Bamford Haybarn Spa aboard the luxury Belmond Royal Scotsman train. It broke records when it launched, becoming the first spa experience of its kind aboard an overnight rail journey in Britain. Crafted in natural woods and with pure white furnishings,

the spa carriage is Haybarn Spa at

cosy but faithful replica of the flagship

Bamford’s Daylesford farm. There, in

the softest robes and sumptuous scents such as geranium, lavender and peppermint. Haybarn founder Carole Bamford explains that her growing by artisans. The treatments themselves are inspired by

What brought Bamford and Belmond Royal Scotsman together? have always loved travelling and am inspired by all the beautiful sights, sounds and scents along the way so much so that they often find their way into our Bamford range of products. It was very exciting to take the Bamford Haybarn Spa on board train that is synonymous with luxury, relaxation and

and so many of our values.

How are your visits to Scotland brought to life in the spa carriage? When think of Scotland, walks in the Highlands, fresh air, to mind. At Bamford, nature is our greatest inspiration with its elements feature in the interiors of each of our Haybarn Spas

and all our body and skincare ranges.

At the Bamford Haybarn Spa, we offer holistic approach based on our heartfelt connection with nature, and this is

no exception on board the Belmond Royal Scotsman. love the idea that as you travel through the beautiful Scottish countryside, you feel part of the surroundings while enjoying

EMBARK ON GRAND HIGHLAND FLING Riding Belmond Royal Scotsman is one of those pinch-me moments. Ranking among the world’s most luxurious trains, its mahogany-clad cars marry Edwardian elegance with the comforts of country house. Ten intricately designed carriages, including the sublime Bamford Spa, form palace on wheels.

From the moment luxury. Delve into

you step onto Belmond Royal Scotsman, you are swept up in land of soaring peaks and deep valleys, mirror lochs and

exhilarating clay pigeon shoot. As night falls, mingle with fellow guests over candlelit

finale to the day’s adventures.

world of myth, legend and timeless looming castles. Enter the forest for an

dinners and live ceilidhs—a fine

The train first launched in 1985. Following carriages were retired and replaced by polished wooden-panels and warm tonal complete with steamy showers, established

new set of Pullman cars to be renovated by James Park Associates. Lacquerunprecedented comfort and the birth of luxury legend.

In 2007 the train was christened Belmond since. The recent addition of the Bamford pampering. true chieftain of the rails, Scottish highlands. Experience luxury with these Belmond Royal Scotsman journeys.

HERITAGE HOMES AND GARDENS Gain wonderful insight into some of Scotland’s finest properties. Discover untold stories as you are taken on guided tours, often led by the clan and estate owners themselves. CLAN, CASTLES ISLES Embark ona five-night journey exploring the wild and rugged west coast of Scotland, including Oban and the Isles Mull and Bute.

Royal Scotsman and has continued to raise the bar of style and innovation Haybarn Spa carriage marks world first in the pursuit of perfect Belmond Royal Scotsman is an awe-inspiring way to delve into the soul of the

GRAND TOUR OF GREAT BRITAIN Journey through ever-changing landscapes of sweeping glens, towering peaks and mirror-calm lochs on this round-Britain itinerary. DALES, LAKES GARDENS Discover outstanding autumnal gardens as you venture on scenic rail journey into the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and South West Scotland.

After day of exploring the Highlands, guests can enjoy deeply relaxing experience in the calm and tranquillity of the spa. The two treatment rooms have been designed using sustainable wood from Scotland and the Cotswolds, inset with our signature heart motif. They are spaces for reflection and rejuvenation. What’s the inspiration behind the creation of your body and skincare products? always say that what goes onto the body is as important as what goes inside. We make all our products for the Haybarn Spa at Daylesford organic farm in the Cotswolds, using natural fragrances and ingredients. We work hard to ensure that the majority of our products are certified as organic by the Soil Association, the most rigorous testing of its kind in the UK.

Could you tell us about some of the treatments guests can anticipate?

We are delighted to offer guests on board the Belmond Royal Scotsman all the treatments we created for our original Haybarn Spa, with some slightly adapted for the train environment. It is very important that guests enjoy the full experience, and therefore all the therapists have had extensive training at the Haybarn Spa. Guests can choose

facials using our award-winning skincare products, as well

as manicures and pedicures.

When you think Scotland, you also think haggis, its national

food. This is savoury pudding that is made of sheep’s

heart, liver and lungs. The meat is minced, mixed with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices and salt. The mixture is then traditionally packed into sheep’s stomach and boiled. There are other

versions of haggis if you don’t quite fancy its original, like vegetarian and vegan version made from beans and lentils, and even haggis potato chips and ice cream!

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2020 Jan-Feb, pages 27-31. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Sandakan’s turtles, caves and the Sepilok Orangutan Centre

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Anyone who loves wildlife should not give Sandakan miss. From the amazing rainforests of Borneo and its tropical rivers, this second largest town in Sabah is the base to visit these unspoiled parts of the island. Some of its highlights not to miss? Visiting the turtles at Selingan

Turtle Island, conservation area off the coast of Sandakan dedicated to taking care of turtles YY and releasing them back into the wild; spelunking at Gomantong Cave, one of the largest caves in

all of Sabah; and trip to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre if you didn’t make it to KK.

Also not to be missed is the Rainforest Discovery Centre for your very own adventure into the rainforest. The centre is part of the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve where around 250 different

species of birds can be found on top of the many different fauna and flora.

Of course, it’s not just wildlife and nature at Sandakan; the town itself is worthy of visit thanks

to the many spots you mustn’t miss as well. For starters, its wide range of historial attractions like (Jp) the home of American writer Agnes Keith, the 19th century St Michael’s Cathedral and All Angels

Church tell of rich heritage in Sandakan while the testament of keeping life simple in Sandakan to While at the water village, don’t forget to order yourself

li Sim Sim Water Village is clear isOn your relationship with nature. meal of the freshest seafood around

worth the trip! Speaking of food, why don’t you head to the Sanda! the upper floor, you’ll find range of Chinese, Malay and Filipino

Royal Brunei Airlines flies Sandakan 6x weekly.

ral Market where on urheart out.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2019 Nov-Dec, pages 68-69. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Tamsui seafood, Beitou’s ah-gei and a Taiwan ice cream treat

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Beitou Public Library Beitou Museum.

starters, the seafood is amazingy fresh thanks to Tamsui’s location next to the sea. Other Taiwanese delicacy not to be missed? Ah-gei, Beitou speciality that consists of fried tofu stuffed with glass noodles and sealed with

meat paste, fish ball soup and of course, for an amazing treat the Tower Ice Cream that goes all the way up perfect end toa perfect day.

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Skiers and snowboarders zip-zapping across snowy slopes at dizzying speeds.

The softest snow you’ll ever come face to face with and the most amazing natural sights that serve as the perfect backdrop for your holiday snaps. trip to Korea during the winter calls for getaway to the country’s most beautiful ski resorts and there are plenty to choose from. So much so that Korea prides itself as the new hotspot for skiers and snowboarders around the world, offering its visitors first-rate slopes with all the extras you’d expect from world-class ski destination.

One popular spot? The Gangwon-do Province, home to most of Korea’: popular ski resorts thanks to its backdrop of the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range that stretches north-south along the entire province. With plenty of snowfall guaranteed each year and beautiful snow-capped mountains, Gangwon-do is the ideal winter getaway. Plus, there’s more than just skiing in this charming region so if you want to take break from the slopes, it’s the right place to be.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2019 Nov-Dec, pages 55-58. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Danum Valley’s rainforest research and endangered wildlife

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Sabah is the place for nature lovers to visit and there’s no better spot to indulge than at Danum Valley Conservation Area.

One of the richest conservation areas in the world at 130 years old, Danum Valley boasts of over 200 species of trees per hectare and is home for endangered wildlife species such as the Sumatran rhino, banteng, Asian elephant, clouded leopard, orangutan and proboscis monkey. Before, it was an informal protected area in the Ulu Segama Forest Reserve of primary, undisturbed predominantly lowland rainforest. Today, Danum Valley has evolved into one of the foremost rainforest research establishments in Southeast Asia. It is managed by Yayasan Sabah for conservation, research, education and habitat restoration training

purposes. All 438-square kilometres of its land remain undisturbed by human

settlement, meaning that hunting,

logging and other human interference is non-existent, which is unique in itself.

Thankfully, it is open to tourists to explore and indulge in their fascination for nature.

Step into this dense, tropical wonderland

and you’ll get the ultimate Borneo experience of outdoor adventures.

Hire an experienced nature guide

(there are many you can source online) and jungle trek this green beauty where over 340 species of birds, 12 spect of mammals, 72 species of reptiles and 56 species of amphibians live relatively untouched. It will be an encounter unlike any, one that will allow you to further appreciate the natural beauty that is

Danum Valley and Borneo

INFO HOW TO GET HERE The nearest town to Danum Valley Conservation Area is Lahad Datu, which is ac le by land from Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan or Tawau. Then it is an 81km drive from Lahad Datu town to Danum Valley that takes about two hours.

WHERE TO STAY There are different types of accommodation available in Danum Valley from luxurious to budget. Check them out online PERFECT FOR Adventure seekers, birdwatchers, wildlife photographers and basically anyone up for unique thrill!

While here, open up your horizon to even more adventures unique to this land. There’s the ancient Kadazandusun burial site you can visit complete with belian coffins and ceramicspirit jars.Or trek to such as the Sungai Purut seven-tiered pools where

you can enjoy cooling dip after long trek.

Feeling more adventurous? Try tubing in the river! Birdwatchers will also thrill at the 170m long canopy walkway, which offers them closer look into the birdlife in the forest canopy. To complete your Danum Valley experience, check out the night safari tour in an open jeep where you might just

catch glimpse of the more elusive wildlife.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2019 Sep-Oct, pages 51-53. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Qin’s human remains and Cai Guo-Qiang at the NGV

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and Cai Guo-Qiang: The Transient Landscape will be on display from now till 13 October 2019 at NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, from the NGV website ngv.vic.gov.au.

Installation view of Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality and Cai Guo-Qiang: The Transient Landscape at NGV International, 24 May 13 October 2019. Photo Tobias Titz Photography. Chariot horse earthenwareEmperor Qin Shihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum (Xi’an). Bell of Duke Wu ofQin, Qin gong bo Baoji Bronze Museum, Baoji.

Human remains were also discovered,

including female remains those of Qin’s concubines remains thought to be room: vellas labourers.

presumed to be and the male stable hands and

THE ARTEFACTS le the Terracotta Warriors in

from early Chine:

that reflect the cultural diversi rina.

On look out for include the Chinese bell or bo, pre: abject that belonged to the Duke Wu. The bo played an important role in ancient China’s rituals and ceremonies where it may have been for musical entertainments or more

eremonial functions. Look clos: u’ll see shapes of auspiciou

mythical horned dragons and serpents, remindin; hat the supernatural worlds

were very much an important the ancient Chinese.

Another unique artefacton di The Han dyna: ion of Terracotta Warriors, marked difference from the Qin version. At around third of the of the Qin Terracotta Warriors, the Han’

monumental with humbler appeal. It’s true reflection of the contrast between both dynasties and its empero: the Qin emperor was more grandiose while the Han rulers were more mode:

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Arabiandventures From camel rides to dune bashing, it’s time for some fun under the sun in Abu Dhabi’s glorious desert.

ISMAIL SHAK DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND TOURISM ABU DHABI

With easy access to Abu Dhabi’s vast desert, you can be sure that there will be whole load of activities waiting for you in the sand. The temperatures might be crazy but the experiences are crazier, especially if this is the first time you’re experiencing what the desert has to offer… and that’s plenty! Add on the unmistakable air of mystery about the desert and it makes the whole experience more exciting.

We’ve put together list of things you can get up to in and around Abu Dhabi’s desert. Camping Atrip to the desert isn’t complete without spending night under the stars. Not only does it give you chance to see the desert at its most peaceful and splendid, it’s great wayto experience the essence of old Arabia and aspects of traditional Emirati life. The best time to camp are in the colder months to enjoy good Bedouin meal around flaming bonfire at night. For safety purpose and to take the hassle out of planning, hire guide to arrange the experience for you.

There are many you can check out online.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2019 Sep-Oct, pages 41-43. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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Richmond Park, Hyde Park and the New Forest in autumn

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‘oak upall pickson where to go.

LONDON are few locations to che would be London’s rc 00-acre Richmond Park freely in nature’s beauty that stunning auburn during autumn.

Hyde Park, where

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Just 16 kilometres away from Bournemouth is the New Forest National Park, paradise come true in

autumn as it transforms into of red, gold, brown and yellow.

remarkable canopy Hike, cycle or go

horse riding to take in all that breathtaking beauty with ponies, deers and cattle wandering freely.

Want the whole experience? Visit during the New Forest Walking Festival from 12 to 27 October 2019 where you can sign up for one of the many guided walks led by local experts to learn more about the history, heritage and wildlife. For details, go to thenewforest.co.uk.

Located between Inverness and Nairn, Cawdor Castle the oldest castle in Scotland is one of the most beautiful spots for its magnificent fiery gardens and trails that go on and on. This 15th century private fortress was built by the Thanes of Cawdor, and today it is popular

destination to take you roam the castle’s

walk back into history as rooms as well as three

different gardens each one with their own history. In addition, there is also access to the Big Wood, remnant of the ancient Caledonian forest that is home to trees and nature trails.

The castle and its gardens are open only till October so plan your trip here accordingly.

Private tours are available by appointment only (cawdorcastle.com) during the closed season from October to April.

Source: MUHIBAH, the Royal Brunei Airlines in-flight magazine, 2019 Sep-Oct, pages 15-17. Text recovered from the scanned page by OCR and lightly corrected; spelling may differ from the printed edition.

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