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Dansk stewardesse blev mor for over 1000 orangutanger i borneos jungle
Nordjyske Lone Dröscher Nielsen er anerkendt verden over for sit arbejde med tidligere kæledyrsorangutanger. Centret Nyaru Menteng har givet over tusinde hjemløse og forældreløse orangutanger endnu en chance for et liv i naturen. Mød ildsjælen Lone. Lone Dröscher Nielsen arbejdede som stewardesse i SAS, da eventyrlyst for snart 20 år siden for første gang førte hende dybt ind i regnskoven på Borneo, hvor orangutangerne ændrede hendes liv I begyndelsen af 1990’erne arbejdede Lone Dröscher Nielsen, som frivillig for primatologen Birute Galdikas på den sydlige del af Borneo. Her blev hun forelsket, først i regnskoven, derefter i orangutangerne. Lone tog sig […]
Five great natural experiences on Borneo
Five great natural experiences on Borneo facebook twitter google+ pinterest The island of Borneo – which is divided between Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei – is home to some of the world’s best diving sites, along with a huge variety of plants, birds and mammals, some unique to the country. Yet it is also the land of the super-logger and oil-palm plantations that are eradicating the island’s natural forests. Ecotourism is one of few economic activities that can make a convincing case for protecting these habitats while supporting indigenous communities. The following five experiences get under the skin of Borneo and […]
Join The Party At An Iban Longhouse in Borneo
Join The Party At An Iban Longhouse on Borneo facebook twitter google+ pinterest It’s always polite to bring gifts to your hosts’ house, but when visiting a Sarawak longhouse make sure it’s something that’s easily shared, as longhouses are communal, and nearly everything gets divvied up into equal parts. This isn’t always an easy task: typically, longhouses are home to around 150 people and contain at least thirty family apartments, each one’s front door opening on to the common gallery, hence the tag “a thirty-door longhouse” to describe the size. These days not everyone lives there full time, but the […]
The 10 Best Treks In Asia
The 10 Best Treks In Asia facebook twitter google+ pinterest Southeast Asia offers some wonderful treks, allowing you to spend days walking through dense rainforests, spotting spectacular wildlife, learning about the cultures of the many different tribes who live in the remoter areas, and often staying with them in their homes and sharing their meals. The following ten treks are highly recommended, and also ensure that any communities visited benefit from your presence. Taman Negara, Malaysia There are six observation hides in Taman Negara – one of the oldest rainforests on earth and pictured above – where you can stay […]
The Perfect Trip To Borneo
The Perfect Trip To Borneo facebook twitter google+ pinterest From unique wildlife and tropical islands to untouched jungle and isolated hill tribes, few destinations match Malaysian Borneo’s natural drama. Visit hill tribes, explore tropical islands and conquer its highest mountain on this unforgettable adventure. Semenggoh Wildlife Center: Best for orangutans It’s feeding time at the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, but today’s diners seem to be late for their lunch reservation. Bunches of bananas, coconuts and jackfruit are piled on the feeding platform, ripening slowly in the steamy forest air, but so far the only animals showing interest are a few squirrels […]