India Trip Report: Feb 2019
Sticky Rice Travel heads to India When you talk about going to India in search of wildlife it might be surprising to consider India as a country suitable for such a form of tourism. With a population of over one billion people it can be hard to imagine that there is any room for wildlife […]
Bedley Takes Borneo
April marks the fifth year since Bedley Asun joined Sticky Rice Travel as one of our nature guides and he is still the same charismatic, driven and witty individual we all know and love. Living in the montane area in Ranau where he grew up, Bedley’s curiosity for flora and fauna led him to spend […]
Traveling Like a Local: The Building Blocks of Community Based Tourism
Community Based Tourism, alternative livelihoods for ruraland remote communities If you find yourself wanting to do more as a conscious traveler, community based tourism (CBT) is a great approach to offer your assistance during your travels. CBT has the potential to provide excellent alternatives for a community to progress and sustain themselves independently. CBT initiatives […]
Climbing Mount Kinabalu
No visit to Sabah is complete without climbing Mount Kinabalu. For those that have travelled to Malaysian Borneo and experienced the wondrous beauty of Mount Kinabalu I’m sure all would agree that it is definitely a destination not to be missed when you are in this part of the world. For the vast majority of […]
Why We Choose Forsake
Forsake – A Shoe For Every Environment Shoes set to conquer any environment Owning a pair of shoes that are able to withstand the rowdy and tricky conditions that nature can throw at you seems like wishful thinking but that’s exactly what the founders of Forsake have successfully created; footwear that embodies an incredibly high […]
10 Ways To Be A Responsible Travelers
Great things are often done when man meets the mountain If you are looking for ways to reduce your impact during your travels look no further, we’ve put together 10 ways to be a responsible traveller. A common misconception concerning responsible travel is that it limits the excitement and narrows down the options for things […]
Exploring Sarawak’s Capital: Kuching
KUCHING: THE CAPITAL CITY OF SARAWAK Kuching: The capital city of Sarawak We couldn’t contain our excitement when we got news that we would be going on a familiarization trip to the capital city of Sarawak – Kuching; a destination named after a cat! We were stoked to visit all the places this vibrant city has […]
Crocker Range National Park: Gunung Alab Hike
CROCKER RANGE Discovering the little known hike from Gunung (Mount) Alab to Mahua Waterfall in Sabah’s Crocker Range has proven to be a great little getaway not too far from Kota Kinabalu. Thirsty for adventure and the chance to get out of the city for the weekend to spend some time in the forest getting amongst nature […]
Top 10 Wildlife Encounters in Sabah, Borneo
BORNEO WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS Sabah, the Malaysian state of North Borneo, is home to some of the best wildlife encounters in Asia. We’ve provided you with our top 10 list of wildlife encounters to be had on the world’s third largest island. Borneo’s long standing isolation from surrounding islands within the Sunda region has allowed for […]
Getting Off the Beaten Track in Borneo with Sticky Rice Travel
Looking for an off the beaten track itinerary for your next adventure holiday in Borneo? Finding secluded, undisturbed destinations in Borneo without the tourist crowd is easy if you know where to look. Here at Sticky Rice Travel we have the insider knowledge and access to get you away from the tourist traps and allow […]