Behind the revival of Trandie, Temburong’s longest running eco-lodge
Built by pionnering architect Dato Idris in the 1990s, Trandie was once a languishing lodge at the edge of Batang Duri. This is how his daughter and kindergarten teacher brought the place back to life.
Is this longhouse the answer to Belait’s tourism?
It might be the heart of the Sultanate's economy – but it’s no secret that Belait has struggled to lure international visitors outside the...
‘A desire to create something new’
When Razali Hj Emran (pictured main) was 19 and in his final year at Berakas secondary school (SMB), he was told by his art...
What’s at Lugu lake?
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, close to 20 cars have pulled by the road side just over a mile inwards from the Lugu junction...
The story behind the revival of Brunei’s most remote settlement
There is an old Iban adage, one that holds that which is not used or practiced will rot and fade away. In Ulu Belait,...
Your first storefront: Kontena Park
Located at the very end of the Anggerek Desa Technology Park, lies a set of seven containers that have been recycled into shops, opening...
Unwinding along Pandaruan river: Belais & Buda-Buda’s Chalets
In the early 2000s, a stretch of road, next to the Pandaruan river in Temburong - within the little-known Kampong Belais & Buda-Buda -...
Reviving a forgotten folk tale: Tujuh Telaga Mandian Puteri
Amongst acquitances, friends and the Tutong community, 55-year-old Sha'ari Hj Zunaidi is a man of many pursuits; an avid 4x4 enthusiast, stingless bee honey...
The Kg Ayer house that’s drawn 500 visitors from 48 countries since 2015
"Everything you would expect from an Airbnb run by a truly remarkable woman," writes Luka from the UK, on the latest review of Kunyit...
Pasar Pelbagai Barangan Gadong: fresh new look, same old charm
It's bustling with activity as people browse through the myriad of foods and items on display backed by the sonorous voices of men and...
