The vast, jungle-covered island of Borneo, the third largest in the world, has always held a fascination for Western travellers. This was where head-hunters ran wild and which, according to romantic myth, was rich in gold and diamonds. Today's attractions are of a different kind: trekking through pristine national parks; whitewater rafting on tropical rivers; and some of the very best dive sites in the world. This new addition to the acclaimed Footprint stable is up-to-date and packed with information and recommendations of where to stay and eat; from native longhouses to six –star hotels. Places to visit and how to get around, as well as a comprehensive background section to help you understand the island's rich and diverse culture.
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"Great travelling companions, constantly entertaining and they know what they're talking about." Michael Palin "Quirky and amusing." Daily Telegraph"
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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When I first found this book, a new one claiming to cover the entire island of Borneo, I thought it would fill an important gap.
Sadly, it didn't take long to disappoint! First, it is horribly out of date. Even though it was published in 2006, it actually gives visa information for Indonesia as it was before February 2004, claiming no visa is required when in fact new, harsher visa requirements have been in force for over two years now! Coverage of Indonesian Borneo is merely nominal. Even though Kalimantan covers 2/3 of the island, it gets just a few pages in this book, less than it does in other guidebooks covering all of Indonesia (Rough Guide Indonesia is best for Kalimantan). Out of the (only) four Kalimantan provinces, one (Central Kalimantan) doesn't even get a separate chapter, being dumped together with South. So in effect, this is a book to Malaysian Borneo and Brunei, though even there, it doesn't go beyond the main tourist spots, covered in all Malaysia guides. Don't waste your money on it!
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Best Game In Town,
This review is from: Borneo (Footprint - Travel Guides) (Paperback)
Having used Footprint Borneo during a recent visit to Sabah, we used Travel Guide extensively. And while it is not altogether current, it is the best treatment on subject currently available (Nov 2006). Just as I would recommend the book, I highly would suggest visiting area!
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The Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah are by far the most visited regions of Borneo and - along with Brunei - they are the island's most accessible entry points. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Kota Kinabalu, Bandar Seri Begawan, Kuala Lumpur, Tunku Abdul Rahman, Lahad Datu, Kota Belud, Main Bazaar, Orang Ulu, Kampong Ayer, Tanjung Aru, James Brooke, Second World War, Gunung Mulu, Apo Kayan, Gunung Kinabalu, Little India, Mahakam River, Holiday Inn, Southeast Asia, Ban Hock, Cultural Village, Kuala Belait, South China Sea, Sultan of Brunei, Sarawak Museum New!
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The Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah are by far the most visited regions of Borneo and - along with Brunei - they are the island's most accessible entry points. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Kota Kinabalu, Bandar Seri Begawan, Kuala Lumpur, Tunku Abdul Rahman, Lahad Datu, Kota Belud, Main Bazaar, Orang Ulu, Kampong Ayer, Tanjung Aru, James Brooke, Second World War, Gunung Mulu, Apo Kayan, Gunung Kinabalu, Little India, Mahakam River, Holiday Inn, Southeast Asia, Ban Hock, Cultural Village, Kuala Belait, South China Sea, Sultan of Brunei, Sarawak Museum New!
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- White Rajahs of Sarawak by Robert Payne on 4 pages
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- The Royal Geographical Society Expedition Medicine by David Warrell in Front Matter
- White Man Returns by Agnes Newton Keith on page 221
- Land below the wind by Agnes Newton Keith on page 221
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