Kota Kinabalu Travel Tips

Insider advice for your Kota Kinabalu vacation

Kota Kinabalu - Denkmal vor dem Hyatt Hotel
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Yosef
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May 31, 2008
Kicking Some Axx 5 stars
Kota Kinabalu Chapter of Travel Blog: Back to My Hometown

You know the advantage of travelling to your own hometown but not quite as a local? You can kick some axx is what it is. The defendant’s lawyer who cross-examined me happened to be the top lawyer in the state. At first, I was a little nervous but what helped me was the fact that I stuck to the... [more]

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Yosef
Explorer
May 31, 2008
The Reporter Reported 5 stars
Kota Kinabalu Chapter of Travel Blog: Back to My Hometown

Heck! I come home not just to testify as a plaintiff witness in a defamation suit. I’m also gonna be famous! I used to work as a journalist in my hometown. Now, I’m the one covered by the journalists. Most probably, I’ll make it in the headlines tomorrow. This reinforces the nagging feeling... [more]

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Yosef
Explorer
May 31, 2008
Lets Get to TAR Marine Park 5 stars
Travel Tip: Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

You can get daily boat services to the islands from the Kota Kinabalu main jetty. Departures are at 9.00, 10.00, and 11.00 in the morning, and pick-ups are in the afternoon at 1.30, 2.30, and 3.30.... [more]

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Yosef
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May 31, 2008
TAR Marine Park Rules and Regs 5 stars
Travel Tip: Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

The Sabah Tourism Board has set the following rules for the marine park:

Do's
1. Observe the rule and regulations of the Park.
2. Keep the place clean during your...
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Yosef
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May 31, 2008
TAR Marine Park a Sea Sport Haven 5 stars
Travel Tip: Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

Those of who you who love to fish, dive, kayak, snorkel, parasail and windsurf, TAR Marine Park is just perfect for you. I’d highly recommend parasailing around Gaya or Manukan Island as you can... [more]

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Yosef
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May 31, 2008
Sulug Island 5 stars
Travel Tip: Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

This island is the farthest from the city of Kota Kinabalu and the least developed. However, it is a favourite for day-trip island hoppers. It is hard to land on it beach as its shoreline is mostly... [more]

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Yosef
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May 31, 2008
Sapi Island 5 stars
Travel Tip: Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

Sapi (cow) island has the best beaches in the Tunku Abdul Rahman marine Park. They are perfect for swimming, snorkeling and diving. There are facilities that can be used for a day, such as a jetty,... [more]

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Yosef
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May 30, 2008
Mamutik Island 5 stars
Travel Tip: Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

This is the smallest of five islands in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. You can find white distichopora and reddendrophyllia, rare coral life at the north-eastern tip. The island is equipped... [more]

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Yosef
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May 30, 2008
Manukan Island 5 stars
Travel Tip: Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

This island is the second largest in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. You should go to the southern coastline as the best stretches of beaches are located there. They are just perfect for... [more]

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Yosef
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May 30, 2008
Gaya Island 5 stars
Travel Tip: Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

This island is one of a series of five islands in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Surrounded by clear waters and sandy beaches, it is a perfect tropical getaway island. The best part is the... [more]

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Yosef
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May 30, 2008
Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) Marine Park 5 stars
Travel Tip: Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

This marine park is located just off the city of Kota Kinabalu. it consists of five islands that is well sheltered from the rough waters of the South China Sea, unlike some islands off Kuching in... [more]

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Yosef
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May 30, 2008
You Can’t Change It 5 stars
Kota Kinabalu Chapter of Travel Blog: Back to My Hometown

It’s time to attend that court hearing. Though I’m just a plaintiff’s witness, the thought that I could become a defendant in future just lingers on my mind because it involves one of my articles published in the local newspaper, the Daily Express. After spending some hours, I find that my... [more]

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Yosef
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May 30, 2008
Travelling to Island Destinations 5 stars
Travel Tip: Kota Kinabalu

Some island destinations cannot be reached by air but by ferry service instead. Such islands include the islands of Mamutik, Gaya and Manukan, part of the as Tunku Abdul Rahman Park in the West Coast of Sabah), the Selingan Turtle Island Park in Sandakan, diving hotspot in the East Coast such as... [more]

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Yosef
Explorer
May 30, 2008
Flying Around Sabah 5 stars
Travel Tip: Kota Kinabalu

If you are travelling across Sabah, you should fly instead of drive. It saves you time. Major towns throughout Sabah such as Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Labuan and better accessed by flight. The best way is to fly MAS Wings, the regional flight that serves these places.
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Yosef
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May 30, 2008
Driving Around Sabah 5 stars
Travel Tip: Kota Kinabalu

If your holiday in Sabah is arranged by a travel company, then you don’t have to worry about getting around. You will usually get around by coach or van. However, if you want to do it yourself, there are many mini buses plying the main routes. You will find that these mini buss are actually... [more]

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Yosef
Explorer
May 30, 2008
From the Airport to the City 5 stars
Travel Tip: Kota Kinabalu

Don’t worry if you visit to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah’s capital is not arranged by a travel company. You can easily get to the city from the airport by taxi. There is a taxi coupon system at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport. First, proceed to the taxi coupon counter and state your... [more]

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