November 2024

Masjid Jami' At-Taqwa Sekadau: A Symbol of History and Cultural Harmony in West Kalimantan

Masjid Jami' At-Taqwa Sekadau. Credit photo: writer. BORNEOTRAVEL : If you ever find yourself in West Kalimantan, make s…

Nov 27, 2024

The Enormous Borneo: A Comprehensive Exploration of its Rainforest and Historical Legacy

Vintage map of Borneo Island on slightly yellowed, antique paper. Created by an unidentified author and published in Magasin…

Nov 25, 2024

Exploring Singkawang: The Heart of Hakka Culture in Kalimantan

The Hakka people in Singkawang, led by their mayor Tjhai Chui Mie, proudly celebrate their distinct Chinese cultural identit…

Nov 22, 2024

The Enchantment of Merasap Waterfall: A Touch of Heaven Descending onto Bengkayang

The natural beauty of the Merasap waterfall, Bengkayang, West Kalimantan.  Photo credit: Dewi Liana. BORNEO TRAVEL  :  Disco…

Nov 22, 2024

The Dayak: Indigenous to Borneo, Not from Anywhere Else

The Dayak people are known for performing dances in the open air, set against a backdrop of flowing water, symbolizing a lif…

Nov 19, 2024

The Kelempiau Statue at Kelempiau Park, Tapang Sambas: A Call to Action

The Kelempiau statue is playing the sape at Kelempiau Park, Tapang Sambas, West Kalimantan. Photo: The author. SEKADAU - B…

Nov 17, 2024

The Hearts of Borneo: Where and Why Is It Called That?

The map of the region, The Hearts of Borneo. Doc. Formadat. BORNEOTRAVEL  - TARAKAN:  The Hearts of Borneo—it's a term m…

Nov 14, 2024

Improving the Human Development Index (HDI) of Sekadau District as the Focus of ITKK's Research

The atmosphere of the focused group discussion (FGD) was intense and lively, as participants worked together to uncover th…

Nov 14, 2024

7 Taboos to be Aware of when Entering the Forests of Borneo

There are 7 taboos to be aware of when entering the forests of Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo), which are deeply ingrained in…

Nov 10, 2024