A visit to this city in northern Borneo on the shores of the Sulu Sea, which witnessed one of the cruelest and most tragic atrocities of the Pacific War.
Borneo: Sandakan
Borneo: Kinabatangan River
Situated in northern Borneo's Sabah state, Malaysia's second longest river is a haven for wildlife including proboscis monkeys, hornbills and crocodiles.
Borneo: Gomantong Caves
A vast network of limestone chambers in the remote jungle of northern Borneo, the wondrous Gomantong Caves are renowned for their valuable swiftlet nests.
Borneo: Sepilok
This Bornean town is home to the world's first orangutan sanctuary, along with a sun bear conservation and rainforest discovery centre.
Malaysia: Borneo and the Malay Peninsula
Boasting incredible wildlife, friendly people and some of the best food I've ever eaten, tropical Malaysia is an unforgettable part of the world.
Malaysia travel guide
A country, quite literally, of two halves – Peninsula Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo. Featuring orangutans, sun bears and some of the best food I've ever eaten, this is my guide to Malaysia...
Little Old World 