Januari 2025

Misleading Infographics Distort Dayak identity, Research Needed

The Dayak people, during a ceremony, erect a pillar as a symbol of cooperation. The Dayak are everywhere in Borneo, making i…

Jan 30, 2025

Rian Tubu: A Historical Site of the Punan People

In Front of the Ancestral Graves of the Punan in Rian Tubu. Photo credit: Fardeen.   BORNEOTRAVEL  - TARAKAN:  The Punan are…

Jan 29, 2025

Migration of the Iban and Lundayeh: Journey from the Heart of Borneo to the World Beyond

Historical Site, Tampun Juah, the Claimed Ancestral Land of the Iban People in Borneo. Photo Credit: Pastor Greg, CP./Borneo…

Jan 27, 2025

Cornelis: The Capital of Nusantara (Ibu Kota Nusantara/IKN) Must Not Marginalize Indigenous People!

A Working Meeting between Commission II Members and the IKN Authority in Jakarta on Monday, March 18, 2024. Source: TEMPO De…

Jan 27, 2025

Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN): Breaking the Silence of the Majority

Screenshot of a friend's Facebook feed by the writer. BORNEOTRAVEL  - PALANGKA RAYA: A timely reminder – as illustrated …

Jan 22, 2025

Blust and the Greater North Borneo Hypothesis

BORNEOTRAVEL  - JAKARTA: In 1969, Robert Blust introduced a groundbreaking concept that would change the way we understand t…

Jan 20, 2025

Kubal: The Exotic and Rare Fruit of Borneo

Kubal is one of Borneo’s remarkable natural treasures. This fruit grows from roots and climbs onto nearby trees, thriving fr…

Jan 17, 2025

The Deadly Art of the Sumpit (Blowgun): Unveiling the Secrets of the Ipuh Poison

The Dayak people hunt in the forest using sumpit (blowguns). Model: Pagu Kalvin. BORNEOTRAVEL  - PONTIANAK:  The sumpit (bl…

Jan 17, 2025

Tjilik Riwut Gallery & Resto: A Blend of History and Culinary Delights in Kalimantan

Tjilik Riwut Gallery & Resto. Photo credit: the author. BORNEOTRAVEL  - PALANGKA RAYA: Located at Jenderal Sudirman Stre…

Jan 15, 2025

Father Herman Jozef van Hulten: Life and Legacy of a Missionary in West Kalimantan

Herman Jozef van Hulten. Doc. Masri Sareb Putra. BORNEOTRAVEL  - PONTIANAK: Traveling and touring a region inevitably lea…

Jan 14, 2025

Bajakah: A Unique Souvenir from West Kalimantan with Remarkable Health Benefits

A variety of Bajakah products sold in souvenir shops at Supadio Airport, Pontianak. Photo credit: Masri Sareb Putra. BORN…

Jan 8, 2025