With Kota Kinabalu to conquer, Sabah might hold the crown for nature in Borneo, but there are plenty of outdoor activities in Sarawak. I recommend that you spend at least a week in the south of Sarawak, using Kuching as a base.
Bali is different from practically everywhere else you will visit in Southeast Asia, and, indeed, the world. In order to understand and show your respect for the culture, plus minimize any breaches of etiquette, here’s an overview from our contributing editor, Johanna Read.
Bali’s religion is Hindu — in a form unique to Bali — while the rest of Indonesia is Muslim. Balinese Hinduism incorporates animism, the worship of ancestors, as well as some Buddhist elements. Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos are Buddhist countries, while Malaysia is a mix of Islam, Buddhism, Indian Hinduism and Christianity.
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Gili Trawangan has a reputation as a party island. But there are several boutique hotels that are upping the quality of what this tiny island just off Lombok has to offer.
This is good news. It would be a shame if Gili T was known only by the backpacker crowd. The scuba diving and snorkeling are simply too good and the views are simply too beautiful to be lost on those who would prefer to party all night and sleep on the beach all day.
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