'Borneo Backpacking' - Bandar Seri Begawan - Border crossing and travel to Kota Kinabalu скачать в хорошем качестве

'Borneo Backpacking' - Bandar Seri Begawan - Border crossing and travel to Kota Kinabalu

The overland journey from Brunei to Kota Kinabalu is an adventurous route that begins at the Brunei-Muara border, where travellers present their passports before crossing into Malaysia. From there, the bus heads east toward Limbang, a small Malaysian town sandwiched between parts of Brunei, where passengers pass through another immigration checkpoint and collect a passport stamp. Once again from Limbang the bus enters into Brunei’s Labu area and travels a short distance within Brunei to again cross into Sarawak. Continuing along winding roads through tropical forests and rivers, the bus reaches Lawas, the last major town before entering Sabah, where another set of immigration procedures adds more stamps to the passport. Unique to Borneo, the Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah also need passport clearance for movement from one to another accumulating 2 more immigration stamps. Each checkpoint along the way requires careful attention to documentation, and by the end of the journey, travellers typically accumulate eight stamps in total. The route offers a unique view of Borneo’s diverse landscapes, from dense jungle to quiet riverside settlements and small villages. Local markets, roadside stalls, and glimpses of daily life provide a cultural backdrop to the border crossings. Once past Lawas, the bus enters Sabah proper, gradually moving southward through scenic countryside toward Kota Kinabalu. The journey is both a practical transit and a cultural immersion, showcasing the rhythms of overland travel and life along the Brunei-Sabah border. By the time the bus reaches Kota Kinabalu, passengers carry not only stamped passports but also vivid memories of the route, the landscapes, and the towns along the way.