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Cry of the Wild: Orangutan Encounters in Borneo

On a quest to Sandakan to see these endangered great apes, Julie Fison wonders if she’s left it too late.

The World Nomads Podcast: Malaysia

A melting pot of cultures, with stunning beaches, great dive spots, challenging hikes, stories of the feared headhunters of Borneo and food so delicious they’re (almost) prepared to go to war.

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Exploring Borneo’s Lost World: The Maliau Basin

Sam Bedford goes on a guided, tailor-made trek in Malaysia to the top of Mount Lotung, the Maliau Basin’s highest peak.

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Trekking Borneo’s “Headhunter’s Trail”

Tamara Thiessen conquers Sarawak’s thorniest mountain climb, via mega caves, upriver journeys, and deep jungle trekking along a blood-stained path.

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Video: A Nomad Eats Bull Penis Soup in Penang

When was the last time you sat down to enjoy a steaming bowl of bull penis soup? This traveler visits a night market in Penang to give it a try.

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WATCH: A Nomad Eats A Durian in Penang, Malaysia

Would you taste the notoriously stinky fruit? Nomad Hanna ventures out to one of the best farms in all of Penang to see what all the fuss is about.

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5 Ways to Get Off the Beaten Path in Malaysia

From exploring remote islands to trekking through ancient rainforests, Intrepid Travel on how to explore lesser-known Malaysia.

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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going to Malaysia

Go beyond peninsular Malaysia to explore the two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo.

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Thaipusam Festival in Malaysia

Watch Malaysia's most spectacular Hindu festival, Thaipusam, in Kuala Lumpur's Batu Caves.