Coconuts got invited to do a press trip to Sabah in Malaysian Borneo by Sutera Sanctuary. This is a travel guide I wrote to Manukan Island, Poring Hot Springs, and Kinabalu Park while on that trip.
Southeast Asia has no shortage of striking volcanoes to hike up, or idyllic islands with turquoise waters to splash around in, but nowhere are the two quite so accessible in one quick trip as in the Malaysian state of Sabah.
If you’re looking to plan a vacation incorporating some very chill relaxation with a dash of mountain adventure, we recommend flying into Sabah’s Kota Kinabalu, where you can easily squeeze the best of both worlds into a long weekend: mountain time at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kinabalu Park, and beach time on the tiny Manukan Island, just off the coast of Borneo.
And while you’re at it, you can even stop at Poring Hot Springs (still in Kinabalu Park, but just past park headquarters on the other side of Ranau) for some waterfall watching, rainforest trekking, and hot tub soaking.
Sold on Sabah? If so, read on for our tips on planning your trip, what to see and do, and where to stay.
Read the full article here.
