Southeast Asia · Nov–Dec 2024
Malaysia
"Three cultures, one table, and food that makes you sit down and stay."
Chapters
2 visits · 41 days · 1,255 km by bicycle
298 km (planned)
Distance
Bandar Seri Begawan → Limbang → Lawas → Beaufort → Kota Kinabalu
Interleaved with Brunei's Temburong exclave between Limbang and Lawas
Field notes from this chapter (14) →Field notes
Malaysia(42)
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Visa Approved! 🇮🇩 Last Day in Tawau, Ferry Troubles, & Epic Butter Prawns
August 4, 2026 · Ch. 2
The Magic of the Unexpected: Finding Connection in Tawau After the Festival Ends
August 2, 2026 · Ch. 2
Dancing with Locals & Priceless Kindness: My Unforgettable 3 Days in Tawau 🇲🇾
August 1, 2026 · Ch. 2
Lost Cats, Chicken Feet & Pure Joy: Diving into Tawau's Epic Cultural Festival 🇲🇾
July 31, 2026 · Ch. 2
Unexpectedly Stuck in Borneo! Discovering Sabah's Massive Indigenous Festival 🇲🇾
July 30, 2026 · Ch. 2
Stuck in Tawau: Playing the Visa Waiting Game in Malaysia's Bustling Port City
July 29, 2026 · Ch. 2
The Bounciest Bus Ride Ever: A 7-Hour Journey to Tawau & Unexpected Malaysian Hospitality
July 28, 2026 · Ch. 2
Beyond a Transit Town: Giant Markets & Local Warmth in Keningau
July 27, 2026 · Ch. 2
Walking Trip Turned Road Trip! Crossing the Sarawak-Sabah Border in Malaysia 🇲🇾🚗
July 26, 2026 · Ch. 2
A Heartwarming Surprise in Lawas: Weekend Markets, Mystery Drinks, and Local Kindness
July 25, 2026 · Ch. 2
Crossing Borders & Chasing Kindness: A Brutal but Beautiful Ride from Brunei to Malaysia
July 24, 2026 · Ch. 2
Goodbye Limbang: Traditional Longhouses, Crocodile Warnings, and the Bittersweet Reality of Travel
July 21, 2026 · Ch. 2
Field Mission
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Memories of the Road — Malaysia & Singapore
Three cultures, one table. The jungle, the city, and everything between.
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