We actually wanted to take a public van to Mt Kinabalu. But decided to take a taxi instead because of the time waiting and the oven-like mini van with no aircon. It took about 2 hours ride to get to the entrance of Mt Kinabalu. About half hour before reaching the mountain, the air turns [...]

Passed this hotel on my two days from Jesselton Ferry Terminal. Opposite a big shopping mall, near to shops, food outlets, clinics, Sabah Tourism Board. There is an Italian Pizza Restaurant just below this hotel which looks good !

The point of embarkation to the islands off Kota Kinabalu is Jesselton Ferry Jetty Terminal. In this terminal, there are many agencies selling package / individual island tickets. I bought package tickets for 2 persons to two islands + 2 life jackets which cost RM142.
If you rent the life jackets from the island, you must [...]

The Budget Terminal airport is small. Something like the size of Phuket airport. There is fast food restaurants before immigration. After immigration, there are free internet & access points if you are using laptops. Clean & tidy.

Abloom Service Apartment at Pahonyothin Soi 3 is very cozy and comfortable. This apartment is just 5mins relaxing walk to ‘Sanam Pao’ BTS station.  Can take the Abloom’s Tutu free service to the BTS.  Coming back need to call for pick up so we always walk back instead or take taxi. Taxi drivers especially those from [...]