Brunei Darussalam
Labi is a small Iban settlement about 40km south of the coastal road with four longhouses: Rampayoh, Mendaram Besar, Mendaram Kecil and, at the end of the…
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Brunei Darussalam
The tiny sultanate of Brunei is a remnant of a naval empire that once controlled all of Borneo and part of the present-day Philippines. Nevertheless this quiet darussalam (Arabic for 'abode of peace') has the largest oilfields in Southeast Asia (though they're due to run dry in 30 years).
Attractions
Must-see attractions
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Pulau Selirong Recreational Park
Brunei Darussalam
At the northern tip of Temburong District lies this 25-sq-km mangrove-forested island reachable only by boat (45 minutes from BSB). Intrepid Tours runs…
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Brunei Darussalam
The Forestry Museum is a small, simple place with seriously thorough information about the local forest. Exhibits detail the history of logging and…
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Brunei Darussalam
If you're craving peace and serenity this is the place to find it: a trident of wooden walkways extend across alluvial freshwater swamp, with tufts of…
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Brunei Darussalam
Set on a spit of land, with the South China Sea on one side and Sungai Tutong on the other, this casuarina-lined beach is arguably the best in Brunei,…
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Brunei Darussalam
Tasek Merimbun is Brunei's largest lake and supports ample birdlife. Near the lake there's a small visitor centre that isn't always open. When it is you…
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Brunei Darussalam
On dry evenings, locals head to this pretty park on reclaimed land at the back of the Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque to walk, jog, fly kites and amble around…
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Brunei Darussalam
In the jungle beyond the Teraja longhouse, there are around 40 waterfalls. You can enlist a guide from the longhouse to take you to two falls that are…
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Why Brunei Darussalam is getting a reputation as an ecotourism destinationJun 19, 2018 • 2 min read
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