Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, History, Government and politics, Judiciary and law , Economy , People, Language, Religion and spirituality, Culture Chapter 2 Natural History and Conservation Biodiversity, Geology, Ecosystems and flora, Fauna, Deforestation, Conservation Chapter 3 Practical Information When to visit , What kind of holiday?, Highlights , Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies and consulates, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Women travellers, Disabled travellers, Families, Single travellers, Gay and lesbian travellers, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Getting your bearings, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Sports and other activities, Photography, Media and communications, Business, Living in Borneo, Studying in Borneo, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART TWO BRUNEI Chapter 4 Brunei Darussalam History, Getting there and away, Local tour operators, Bandar Seri Begawan, Excursions from Bandar Seri Begawan PART THREE SABAH Chapter Kota Kinabalu History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Festivals and events, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Excursions from Kota Kinabalu Chapter 6 West Coast Sabah Kota Belud and Kudat Peninsula, Gunung Kinabalu National Park, Kundasang and Ranau, Poring Hot Springs, Tambunan to Tenom, Beaufort - Klias Peninsula, West-Coast islands Chapter 7 Northeast Sabah Sandakan, Excursions from Sandakan Chapter 8 Southeast Sabah Tawau, Excursions from Tawau, Semporna, Lahad Datu, Excursions from Lahad Datu PART FOUR SARAWAK Chapter 9 Kuching History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Festivals, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Excursions from Kuching Chapter 10 Southern Sarawak North of Kuching, Bako National Park, West of Kuching, South of Kuching, Southeast of Kuching Chapter 11 Central Sarawak Sibu, Excursions from Sibu Chapter 12 Northern Sarawak Bintulu, Excursion from Bintulu, Niah National Park, Miri, Excursions from Miri, Gunung Mulu National Park, Kelabit Highlands, Limbang and Lawas Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Further Information Index