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

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

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

Durian Dalei from Tembawang Porogump, Jangkang: A Hidden Durian Paradise in West Borneo

The  Durian Dalei  of Porogump—a rare delicacy that’s as enchanting as the land it comes from. Photo credit: Masri Sareb P…

Jan 6, 2025