Essence of Borneo

By the river of Togudon Stargazing is an interesting pastime or hobby and for those who wish to indulge in this  activity, there is a place to go to in Kota Belud that will not disappoint. It’s a village  where a river passes busily by and along its banks the paddy fields flourish.   It is called Kg Tegudon, and the site in particular is the Tegudon Tourism Village (TTV). TTV hospitality bureau committee member Jakunis Gindua enthused that Kampung Tegudon is the third most popular stargazing sites in Malaysia. They officially welcomed visitors to gaze at the sky in May 2017 and since then there has been an endless stream of stargazers flocking to this area. “Last year we carried out three events here, and the stargazers who came were not disappointed as they could always see the clear night sky full of stars and meteor showers in the dark,” she shared adding that the stargazers would lie down on their back looking at the clear night sky while others would be glued to their

The River at 3V We all love splashing around in a river with crystal clear water. It is reminiscent of a childhood in an innocent past. Many who grew up in the village will have experienced this sort of environment.  When I visited Kg Nahaba in Kota Belud, nostalgia was the first emotion that hit me; especially when I visited 3V  which stands for Villa Valley View.  A river runs through  the valley, rushing its crystal clear water on the pebbly water riverbed. Deren Liging The river is under the tagal system, which means no one is allowed to harvest the fish there for a year or two until the tagal committee decides otherwise. The fish are then harvested by the villagers. Meanwhile, a group of people are taking care of the three kilometres of tagal river promoting it as a tourism destination. This group of people called the area 3V and promoting it as a place to picnic, to camp out and bath in the river, as well as fish feeding. This group is led by Deren Liging

From right: Petrus, Edna and Edna's father Waking up with nature is the best holiday you can have especially when the air is invigoratingly cool. One of the best place to go to experience such an atmosphere is Edna Homestay. This homestay  is sited in a beautiful area of Melangkap Kota Belud.  I am sure many visitors are sorry to leave the homestay after a few days sojourn. This is because it is a beautiful place that one wish one can stay forever. It is also because the people there are so friendly and warm, that it almost feels like family The three-storey house is right in a place where waking up in the morning is an invigorating experience. If your bed room is in the right position, you will see Mount Kinabalu, in its full glory every time you wake wake. Other Homestay near Edna Spokesperson for the homestay, Petrus Sualan shares that they have three units of single houses, newly renovated to ensure full comfort for their guests. Guests have choices in th