Full Description
The most comprehensive practical and background information on Brunei, from its ethnographic and natural history, to accommodation and tours.
Contents
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information. Geography, Climate, History, Government and politics, Judiciary and law, Economy, People, Language, Religion and spirituality, Culture Chapter 2 Practical Information. When to visit, What kind of holiday, Highlights and itineraries, Activities, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Getting your bearings,Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Entertainment, Media and communications, Business, Living in Borneo, Studying in Borneo, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively. Chapter 3 Natural History. Biodiversity, Geology, Ecosystems and flora, Fauna, Deforestation, Conservation PART TWO BRUNEI Chapter 4 Brunei Darussalam. History, Getting there and away, Local tour operators, Bandar Seri Begawan, Excursions from Bandar Seri Begawan PART THREE SABAH Chapter 5 Kota Kinabalu. History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment and nightlife, Festivals and events, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Excursions from Kota Kinabalu Chapter 6 West Coast Sabah. Kota Belud and Kudat Peninsula, Gunung Kinabalu National Park, Kundasang and Ranau, Poring Hot Springs, Tambunan to Tenom, Beaufort - Klias Peninsula, West coast islandsChapter 7 Northeast Sabah. Sandakan, Excursions from Sandakan Chapter 8 Southeast Sabah. Tawau, Excursions from Tawau, Semporna, Lahad Datu, Excursions from Lahad Datu PART FOUR SARAWAK Chapter 9 Kuching. History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Festivals, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Excursions from Kuching Chapter 10 Southern Sarawak. North of Kuching, Bako National Park, West of Kuching, South of Kuching, Southeast of Kuching Chapter 11 Central Sarawak. Sibu, Excursions from Sibu Chapter 12 Northern Sarawak. Bintulu, Excursion from Bintulu, Niah National Park, Miri, Excursions from Miri, Gunung Mulu National Park, Kelabit Highlands, Limbang and Lawas Appendices.
