A weekend of learning birds at Sayap Substation

Following a series of destinations we’ve been going to since interstate travel is allowed. We’ve recently gone to Sayap Substation, one of the four substations surrounding the majestic Mount Kinabalu or Akinabalu (Grandfather) as we called it. Upon arriving at the village, we were greeted by the warmth and familiar smiles of the villagers. We […]

Deramakot Dreaming

Fresh out of the restricted movement order imposed by the Malaysian government, Charlie and I decided that there is no better time than now to jump back into our traveling shoes, and see what the forests hold after an extended period of tourism lull. We packed our bags and fitted the Jeep with mud tires, […]

Kinabatangan Awaits

After a short jaunt in Sandakan with our friends Anton & Linn, we continued our journey to one of my favorite spots on the Kinabatangan Floodplains – the Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp. We simply call it the Eco Camp. 100% owned and run by the communities of Orang Sungai in the area, the Eco Camp is the […]

Exploring Tabin

If I get to choose my spirit animal, it would be the gibbon. Their whooping calls are magic to my ears and I love nothing more than to watch them swing so effortlessly from tree to tree. The dramatic form of locomotion is called brachiating and it allows them to leap acrobatically up to 50 […]

Magnificent Maliau

It all started with a deep yearning for fernweh, a German word meaning an ache to get away and travel to a distant place, a feeling even stronger than wanderlust. I simply call it an “itch” to escape concrete buildings and day-to-day modernization – to smell the sweet primary rainforest air once again. Spoilt as […]

Where All the Birds Flock to in Sabah

Whether you’re a seasoned birder or you just enjoy pleasant surprises while out on a trek, Malaysian Borneo’s extensive fleet of birds is guaranteed to stir awe and imagination with vibrant colors, extraordinary calls, and intricate nest-architecture. From way up high in the montane regions of Kinabalu National Park to the untouched depths of Danum […]

5 Under-rated Wildlife Encounters in Danum Valley

Malaysian Borneo is no stranger to some of the most unique and fascinating wildlife species in the world – most of which will not occur anywhere else outside of Borneo. Danum Valley has been one of the top destinations for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers to capture these creatures. The 130-million-year-old rainforest reigns supreme as the […]

Make A Wish: Suci

From the moment of conceptualisation, Make-A-Wish Malaysia has made it their mission to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and transformation. Since 2016 Sticky Rice Travel has been helping Make-A-Wish to make wishes come true in Borneo and this year we facilitated a trip for their […]

Rainforest World Music Festival 2019

Borneo’s Rainforest World Music Festival With July fast approaching now is the time to begin planning your Rainforest World Music Festival 2019 adventure in Sarawak’s capital of Kuching. The festival starts on Friday 12th July running over the weekend until Sunday 14th July. Enjoy your afternoons captivated by informative workshops and dance your way into […]

Maliau Basin: Trekking Sabah’s Lost World

About Maliau Basin Nestled amongst Borneo’s interior lies Maliau Basin, aptly named Sabah’s Lost World due to its isolation and the fact that it was unexplored by outsiders until the early 1980’s. The unique geological bowl formation of the basin creates a massive water catchment with all water sources leading to the Maliau River, the […]