Night market in Kota Kinabalu: a tourists night out

Night life in Kota Kinabalu There are bars, and clubs in Sabah, Borneo. I was invited by a group of tourists to a bar last week. I sat at a table very bored for quite a while. When the Karaoke kicked in, I ran. We had very little in common to talk about as well. Either I …

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Food from Sabah Malaysia: Sotong Tom Yum

Sotong Tom Yum from Sabah, Malaysia A famous South East Asian dish found in Sabah Tom Yum is a famous soup dish in South East Asia, mainly Laos and Thailand. It’s known for its sour and spicy flavors that give it a very distinct identification to the taste buds. Sotong is the Malay for squid, of which …

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The slums of Kota Kinabalu – Part 2 – bad boys, old men & a caring mother

Problems in the slums of Kota Kinabalu The ax man cometh (part 1 of the slums of Kota Kinabalu) Faced with an ax wielding teenager, three of his friends and an excitable drunk behind me; I stood my ground.  Getting excited or angry does not work in situations like this. I still wasn’t sure whether …

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The slums around Kota Kinabalu – Part 1 – Tourists don’t come here

Visiting the amazing slums around Kota Kinabalu Sabah, Malaysia Yes, I find myself once again, attracted too, and visiting slum areas. This time in Sabah, Malaysia. At first glance this pristine tourist town seems devoid of such areas. But, they await just a short bus ride away. And, the story behind them is fascinating. The non …

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Food from Sabah Malaysia: Murtabak

Murtabak from Sabah Malaysia – Arabian food in Sabah? Murtabak has its routes within the Arab world, and is one of my favourite foods in Sabah, Malaysia. Yes, more food that’s not “pure” Sabahan. But, this is what I find commonly on the ground here. Any nation with a cultural diverse background is bound to inherit its dining habits too. …

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The wonders of Gaya Street, Sabah’s fun time weekly market

Gaya Street Sunday Market is worth the visit I’ve a tainted view of markets. They are either very local. Or, if hyped up a lot – very touristy. Just stay in the city to see it. The Italian pizza maker told me. Yes, I’m cheating on Malaysian food already and taking a break. Actually the …

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Food from Sabah, Malaysia: Beef Rendang with Ulam Raja

Beef Rendang and Ulam Raja Straight from a local cafe, I came across a seriously filling plate of Beef Rendang and Ulam Raja from Sabah Malaysia Beef Rendang has is origins in Indonesia, just don’t tell anyone in Malaysia as it’s one of the favorites in Sabah (source: wikipedia). And, I can taste why. Strips of beef are cooked …

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