LUST LIST - Day 3 - May 23, 2012
BORNEO
I've officially decided I MUST get to Borneo, like, in the next year. I researched flights from LAX and I can probably get a flight for under $2000 (hence the name of my blog haha).
What you might not know about Borneo: It is the world's 3rd largest island, it is in S.E. Asia and 3 countries share territories. The island is home to half of the world's known species of plants and animals (on one island!), 44 of those mammals which cannot be found anywhere else in the world! It's on the equator and once you get there it is relatively cheap, I'm talking like, $50/day cheap (food + accommodations).
Have you seen the IMAX movie "Born To Be Wild?" If not, its the cutest thing ever (EVER.) and you will understand why this destination made my list! Not only is it an island on the equator (hello, suntan!) but it is also the only truly natural habitat to the endangered orangutan. Not only the orangutan, but Bornean Pygmy Elephants (Holy cuteness) and Sumatran Rhino (the MOST critically endangered of ALL rhino species), leopards, sunbears and turtles! You know I love a turtle! Seriously, Borneo has so many endangered species existing outside of the zoo?! Yep, gotta go.
Beyond the animals Borneo has a ton of adventurous activities. It is owned partly by Indonesia so you know there will be great surf, great beaches to relax and get your tan on, and apparently Green Turtles lay eggs year-round here. You can hike, bike, swim, dive, snorkel and explore. Borneo is covered by rainforest, the Maliau Basin is referred to as "The Lost World," known as the world's oldest primary rainforest in pristine condition. However, the reason for the endangerment of some of these animals (such as the orangutan) is due to the clear-cutting and logging of the rainforest. (RUDE.)
So there ya go. If I didn't have student loans to worry about I would find a way to volunteer over there. I think Borneo is AMAZE-BALLS. A couple fun facts for the road:
Only eat with your right hand. Using your left is considered inappropriate. Don't point, always use a whole hand to indicate directions and such. The world's largest flower, the Rafflesia is from Borneo. Apparently it smells like rotting flesh and translates to "Corpse Flower" ( Lovely.). A "Must-try" is the Durian fruit, which tastes super sweet but said to have an unpleasant smell. It's cheap! Its paradise. You should go. And probably take me with you. Just sayin.
BORNEO
I've officially decided I MUST get to Borneo, like, in the next year. I researched flights from LAX and I can probably get a flight for under $2000 (hence the name of my blog haha).
What you might not know about Borneo: It is the world's 3rd largest island, it is in S.E. Asia and 3 countries share territories. The island is home to half of the world's known species of plants and animals (on one island!), 44 of those mammals which cannot be found anywhere else in the world! It's on the equator and once you get there it is relatively cheap, I'm talking like, $50/day cheap (food + accommodations).
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| (Borneo, Nationalgeographic.com) |
So there ya go. If I didn't have student loans to worry about I would find a way to volunteer over there. I think Borneo is AMAZE-BALLS. A couple fun facts for the road:
Only eat with your right hand. Using your left is considered inappropriate. Don't point, always use a whole hand to indicate directions and such. The world's largest flower, the Rafflesia is from Borneo. Apparently it smells like rotting flesh and translates to "Corpse Flower" ( Lovely.). A "Must-try" is the Durian fruit, which tastes super sweet but said to have an unpleasant smell. It's cheap! Its paradise. You should go. And probably take me with you. Just sayin.
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