Sailing in Brunei

Sailing has its own charms. You can :-

1) feel the wind blowing in your hair/on your face/back (depending on which way you're facing)
2) smell the misty cool fresh air
3) see the sun disappearing from the horizon / the moon rising in the night sky 
3) not have to drive
4) pretend you're flying ala Titanic
5) eat/have a romantic dinner on the yatch
6) treat someone to a birthday/anniversary/friendship/ lovcly experience
7) travel in style
8) rent it for diving / snorkeling
9) be Pirate King ( I love One Piece)
10) test your own creativity and think of an original sailing activity <3

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Spare some time

There's a volunteer program in Brunei for those who wishes to lend a hand and just make someone's life a little bit easier. Helping another person is one of the ways in which one can achieve happiness. Perhaps, we can finally understand why "giving is receiving".

Interested? Sign up at Japem

It's a great place to start, and afterward who knows? You might be inspired to join other volunteer organisations in Brunei. Good luck and God bless.

Ulu Ulu Temburong National Park Resort

 

Nestled in the middle of the vast Ulu Temburong National Park Rainforest, on the banks of the Temburong and Belalong River, is the serene Ulu Ulu Resort. Situated at approximately 100 metres above sea-level, the Ulu Ulu National Park Resort is engulfed by the ancient forest reserve.The suspension bridge that attracts countless visitors during the day also attracts countless species of insects to the lights at night. Go to sleep each night listening to the exotic sounds of the tropical rainforest and enjoy the comfort of the villas.

To get there, first depart from the Sg Kianggeh jetty during the early hours of the morning, set off to Bangar Town where a bus awaits to take you to the Kampong Batang Duri jetty. Upon leaving the second jetty, a fleet of long boats, known locally as temuai, will motor you upstream against the beating currents of the mini-rapids of the Temburong River, heading towards the resort

Explore the rainforest streams, waterfall, go kayaking or cool off by swimming in the Belalong River. The highlight of the resort is the walk to the canopy of the park's rainforest. Comprising of 1226 wooden steps, not including the final climb up the canopy, the hike requires a certain amount of physical effort from visitors. However, the view from the top is simply awe inspiring.

Brunei River Mangrove Paradise Resort

The ‘Mangrove Paradise Resort’ was officially opened on Oct 1, 2009 and has proven to be a big hit. The resort is situated on the bank of the Brunei River, quite literally above the water and intentionally built to look much like Kampong Ayer.

The resort boasts a magnificent view of the Brunei River, as well as an ultimately peaceful and serene atmosphere to calm even the tensest of nerves. The Z’yan Restaurant offers an array of fresh seafood to suit the 'bounty/beauty from the sea' theme.

Other facilities include 15 fully-furnished chalets, the Dee’s Spa, a conference room, a surau and two swimming pools. The resort also offers fishing, at $3 per entry. You can bring your own fishing gear at a service charge of $1 or rent equipment for $5.

DETAILS: 
Mangrove Paradise Resort
Simpang 912,
Kampong Sungai Belukut,
Jalan Bota Batu, Brunei Darussalam
Tel / Fax: 673 278 6868

Silver Jubilee Recreational Park

Located on the banks of the Kedayan River, the Silver Jubilee Monument, completed in July 2002, was built to commemorate His Majesty the Sultan's Silver Jubilee celebration.

The monument's design consists of circular arches with Bruneian motifs and a fountain at the center in the form of a gangsa, a traditional Malay tray. Designed by a local prominent architect, the whole project was funded by the private sector. The area includes a recreational park where children can play the slides and sand, while the adults can enjoy outdoor recreational activities or have a picnic.

Benches are provided near the play area and it's really a fun place to blow soap bubbles. The park is near the highway between the Kiulap shopping area and STPRI secondary school. Parking spaces are provided near the park itself so it's really easy to get there. Just don't go when it's raining, unless you decide to play in the rain, in which case, remember to bring raincoats :D

Hadfa Recreational Park

Escape into a dream world

Walking in the green

Nature lovers rejoice! Brunei has its very own garden. Located along the Tungku-Gadong highway, 8 km from Bandar, The garden provides a Korean food experience, mini playground for the kids and fishing spots for the fishing enthusiasts.

Calming waters

Experience nature and enjoy its beauty. The best time to visit is when you don't have the time, relax and release your stress. Breathe in the green and the cool free air.

If anything, the garden provides a good photo opportunity for the lens junkies.

Address: Kawasan Kemajuan Pertanian Rimba Fasa 4, Pusat Holticulture Rimba,Gadong BE3119

Team explore magic

When I was little, I used to love watching magic shows on TV. I would imagine myself creating flowers out of thin air, making rings go through glass, using my magic powers to float heavy objects and most importantly, turn small gold into bigger ones. I was a materialistic kid living in a fantasy world.

If I could only learn magic...

As I got taller, but not necessarily wiser, I realised that the television lies. The magician didn't really have super fantastic mysterious magical powers, only extremely clever well-planned practiced tricks. I was extremely disappointed at the time. My dream, to one day meet a magician and ask him to teach me how to turn simple paper into money, was shattered.

Now that I've reached my maximum height, I look back at those moments, and I realised that I did indeed felt the magic. I felt that unicorns and fairies exist and contemplated on becoming a mermaid one day. It weighed heavily on me as I thought about never coming back on land again, contrasted with feelings of anticipation when I will be making friends with the dolphins. I also wanted to look for pearls

and sunken treasures.

I told you I was materialistic.

I think magic shows are good for the heart. If I didn't believe in magic as I did when I was smaller, I might have turned into a jaded bottom line girl, and where's the mystery in that?

Mr.Majic

 DETAILS

1. Magic performance for parties & others

2. Magic lessons

3. Magic shop

Contact: +673 8650071

NO.3,BLOCK E,LOT NO 25115 & 7753

(JUST ABOVE PET VISION),

JLN BATU BESURAT,

KPG PENGKALAN GADONG

I heard the price range for lessons is about $100 a month