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Sticky Rice Travel is a responsible travel operator passionate about crafting personalized trips that explore sensitive ecosystems and indigenous cultures, all the while adhering to our strict policy of low-impact, responsible travel.

06/02/2025

One of 8 different species of hornbills found in Borneo, the black hornbill is similar in appearance and size to the oriental pied hornbill. Some distinguishing characteristics which set them apart is the black hornbill's entirely black underparts and lack of white trailing edge which is visible in flight. Males have an ivory bill with large casque and dark orbital skin while females like this one captured by have a black bill with a small casque and pinkish orbital skin around their brown eyes.

01/02/2025

Hard to imagine this Bornean bearded piglet can grow up to 90cm tall, 150cm in length, and weigh up to 150 kg. They live in tropical rainforests in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Easily recognisable by their tasselled tail, elongated face, and coarse beard (sometimes up to 15cm long in males). The wild Bornean bearded pig is a master forager munching on fruits, roots, and even small critters. They are also excellent wanderers, often traveling long distances through dense forests to find their preferred food. Piglets sport adorable stripes that help them blend into their surroundings until they grow up.

29/01/2025

Found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, the rhinoceros hornbill is known for its unique casque perched atop its large bill. It is one of eight hornbill species in Sarawak, also known as the "Land of the Hornbills," the largest state in Malaysian Borneo. Hornbills hold significant cultural importance for the Dayak communities in Sarawak, symbolizing the spirit of God. A hornbill flying over a home is considered an auspicious sign of good fortune.⁠
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27/01/2025

Bornean elephants live in a matriarchal hierarchy, where the eldest and most experienced female leads the herd. The matriarch plays a crucial role in decision-making, guiding the group to water sources, foraging areas, and providing protection. ⁠
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22/01/2025

The Bornean gibbon, or Müller's gibbon is among the smaller of the gibbons and is endemic to Borneo. They are diurnal and exclusively arboreal. Like all gibbon species, they have long arms which they use to brachiate through the trees and they spend most of the day foraging. Also similar to other gibbon species they are highly vocal and sing beautiful songs between bonded adults. The duets between male and female grey gibbons are an iconic sound in our rainforests at dawn. ⁠
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20/01/2025

The Proboscis monkey, or long-nosed monkey, is an endangered species endemic to Borneo. This unusual looking arboreal Old World monkey has brick red to light brown/orange fur, bulging potbellies, and males have large distinctive pendulous noses. Mostly found in mangrove forests and coastal areas, Proboscis are one of the largest monkey species native to Asia with adult males measuring up to 75cm and 22kg. ⁠
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17/01/2025

The little spiderhunter is a graceful bird known for its distinctive long, curved bill, which makes it stand out among other songbirds. These energetic birds primarily feed on nectar, but true to their name, they also hunt spiders and small insects. They inhabit subtropical and tropical moist lowland mangroves, as well as montane forests, and are often seen visiting gardens to feast on flowers.

15/01/2025

Hill myna's are talkative birds known to be able to mimic human speech and other sounds. They are a member of the starling family and are resident in hill regions throughout South and Southeast Asia. A stocky bird with glossy black plumage, bright yellow bill and legs - as well as their wattle on their nape and under the eyes. There is no sexual dimorphism with hill mynas and males and females look very similar. ⁠
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10/01/2025

There are more flying squirrels found in Borneo than anywhere else on earth. Out of 49 species of flying squirrels throughout the world, 14 are found in Borneo including 4 giant flying squirrel species.⁠ The Red giant flying squirrel (pictured) is a species of rodent and the largest of arboreal squirrels. They have a patagium or skin between their limbs which allows them to glide up to 50 meters from tree to tree. They are nocturnal herbivores and spend most of their days in tree holes at least 10 meters above the ground.

07/01/2025

There are three species of bright green broadbills found in Southeast Asia, one of them being Whitehead’s broadbill. A vivid emerald green bird with black spots endemic to the mountain ranges in north-central Borneo. They are rather large in size weighing on average 150g and growing up to 27cm long. Whitehead’s broadbill is sometimes also called black-throated broadbill from its signature black throat marking that distinguishes it from other species in its genus. They feed on fruit and occasionally eat insects. ⁠
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05/01/2025

The crested serpent eagle is widespread throughout tropical Asia. It is a fairly large heavily built stocky eagle with a dark white-tipped bushy crest which gives it a distinctive thick-necked appearance. When it is alarmed, the crest frames its face highlighting their yellow eyes and large head - which makes it look all the more intimidating. As its name suggests, the crested serpent eagle is a reptile eater who feeds on snakes and lizards.

31/12/2024

As we step into 2025, we’re reminded of the beauty and promise that each new year brings. Just like sunlight breaking through the giants of our forests, this year offers a fresh opportunity to embrace adventure with purpose and respect for the world around us. Cheers to new beginnings and meaningful adventures... Welcome, 2025! 🌿✨
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28/12/2024

Proboscis monkeys are endemic to the jungles of Borneo and are always found near swamps, mangroves, rivers, or coastal areas. They live in organised groups called a harem (or band) with a dominant male and two to seven females and offspring. They are one of the largest monkey species native to Asia with males growing up to 76cm tall and weighing up to 22kg.⁠
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25/12/2024

From our Sticky Rice Travel family to yours, we wish you a wonderful festive season – Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

A Western Tarsier - or Horsfield's Tarsier, our Sticky Rice Travel Mascot and of one of our favourite little nocturnal creatures here to bring you a dose of cuteness on Christmas Day.

23/12/2024

Found in Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent, the Oriental pied hornbill - sometimes called Sunda pied hornbill or Malaysian pied hornbill, are one of the smallest hornbills found in Asia with a head to tail length of 55-60cm with a bill of about 19cm in males. They have a whitish-yellow bill and “helmet” and are predominately black with a white belly. They have quite a large range - and are important large seed dispersers which helps shape forest communities. ⁠
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21/12/2024

There are three genre and thirty species of bee-eaters mostly found in Africa and Asia. The red-bearded-bee-eater is among five bee-eater species found in Borneo. But they also have a large range from southern Myanmar through the Thai-Malay Peninsula and to Sumatra too. They have a stunning leaf green plumage and popping colourful “beard” which goes from their crown to their belly. ⁠
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19/12/2024

Helmeted hornbills are unique among Asia’s hornbills with their long tail feathers, two central ones much longer than the others, making the helmeted hornbill the longest of any hornbill species. They also claim the title of the largest hornbills in Asia with a large solid casque which males use in head to head combat. Helmeted hornbills are a big fan of figs and they are often seen in healthy lowland tropical forests with a plethora of fruiting fig trees. As fruit eaters, they are an integral part of our forest ecosystem as they help disperse seeds. ⁠
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15/12/2024

Keystone species are those which have a high impact on an ecosystem relative to its population. Sun bears are a unique keystone species in the tropical forests they inhabit throughout parts of Southeast Asia. They are important to pest control, nutrient cycling, seed dispersal, and more. They are shy and reclusive, and the smallest of all bear species with a head-body length of 100-130cm and weigh between 25-65kg. Their smaller size, large paws with powerful curved claws and specially adapted inward front feet make them excellent swift climbers.
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You know what we miss? Leading you on meaningful adventures to spot some very special creatures that reside in our forests. Here are some wildlife highlights for a bit of a #SaturdayEscape. From hornbills to proboscis monkeys, red leaf langurs to orangutans. We are thinking of you!

The whiskered treeswift is the smallest of 4 species in genus Hemiprocne. They are found throughout Southeast Asia. On rainy afternoons we often see them fly over the Danum River in Danum Valley, returning to the same roost after a short flight (like in this video). Filmed using Nikon Australia D850. 📷 @justin_cally #meaningfuladventures #stickyricetravel #borneo #sabah #sabahtourism #exploresabah #naturephotography #live_love_wildlife #wildtropics #natureseekers #thephotosociety #natureaddict #wildernessnation #wildlifephoto #earthfocus #wildlifeplanet #animalelite #protectbiodiversity #wonderfulborneo #borneophotography #borneoadventures #travelborneo #malaysianborneo #danumvalley #birdseekers #whiskeredtreeswift #birdseyeview #danumvalleyfieldcenter #thebirdingsquad

Many people have asked us how they can continue to support tourism and conservation in this current climate of limited to zero travel. Normally 15% of proceeds from our book “Borneo: From Trails to Tales” go to our community-based tourism project, but for today, in honour of 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆, and for the next 2 weeks, we will be channelling 15% of the proceeds to The Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre. Both @BSBCC and our community tourism project rely on visitors as a huge part of revenue. With tourism coming to a halt in Sabah, every penny counts for these organizations to stay afloat. We thank you for your continued support and are looking forward to leading you on a meaningful adventure in the future. For more information or how to order our beautiful coffee table collectable “Borneo: From Trails to Tales” and help benefit BSBCC please message us at [email protected] $45 USD or MYR 185 - we can ship internationally! #HappyWorldWildlifeDay

BORNEO From Trails to Tales, super sexy 160-page coffee table book loaded with photographs of the best of Malaysian Borneo by Charles Ryan and published by Sticky Rice Travel.⁠ ⁠ All proceeds of the book go to Sticky Rice Travel's community-based tourism projects in Kampung Sayap, Kota Belud.⁠ ⁠ Check out our stories or click the link in bio for more information on how to get your hands on this collector's item and our #supportlocal special Christmas gift bundles.

Our final #SaturdayEscape video in conjunction with our featured travel diary/blog posts from Wednesday. This week we visit Deramakot Forest Reserve, an area stretching over 55,000 hectares of mixed dipterocarp forest. A dense, wild, and isolated wildlife hotspot in the heart of Sabah. Filmed and edited by our very own director and ideas man @charles808. If you haven’t read up on Jess’ account of 40 hours of safari drives over a 5-night adventure in unpredictable Deramakot, you can check it out here: https://www.stickyricetravel.com/deramakot-dreaming/ ✨ Visit stories for our 𝙒𝙄𝙇𝘿 𝙎𝘼𝙇𝙀 on special destinations. ✨

#Spotted! What a way to start your day. Our adventurers, lead by nature guide Atteh, were greeted on their morning cruise down the Kinabatangan River by a Bornean pygmy elephant family. While they are the largest mammals in Borneo, the pygmy elephants are the smallest elephants in Asia and are much more gentle-mannered to their mainland-Asian counterparts. Only found on our island, one of the best places to encounter them is the biodiversity hotspot that is the Kinabatangan floodplains. 🎥 @razsin ✨Check out our story for promo specials on cruising the Kinabatangan and exploring our other favourite destinations in Borneo.✨

Welcome back to #SaturdayEscape. Today we visit the Kinabatangan floodplains, an area with some of the most diverse concentrations of wildlife in Borneo. Filmed and edited by our very own director and ideas man @charles808. This is the accompanying video to our featured travel diary/blog posts from earlier this week. If you haven’t read up on what Jess calls “best-kept secret of the Kinabatangan” - you can check it out here: https://www.stickyricetravel.com/kinabatangan-awaits/ ✨ Visit stories for our 𝙒𝙄𝙇𝘿 𝙎𝘼𝙇𝙀 on these special destinations. ✨

Welcome back to #SaturdayEscape. Today we visit Tabin Wildlife Reserve, the largest wildlife reserve in Malaysia. Primates and hornbills galore - filmed and edited by our very own director and ideas man @charles808. This is the accompanying video to our featured travel diary/blog posts from earlier this week. If you haven’t read up on Jess’ 3-day adventure into the heart of Tabin and all her incredible sightings, you can check it out here: https://www.stickyricetravel.com/exploring-tabin/

It’s time for #SaturdayEscape, our bi-monthly virtual escape to experience the best of what Borneo has to offer. We are so excited that we are now able to travel domestically within Malaysia - and we hope to welcome International travellers soon. Escape with us in this short clip to our favourite beaches around Sabah, Komodo, and Raja Ampat. We hope to lead you on a meaningful adventure soon!

We will continue to bring you #SaturdayEscape however every other weekend. Escape with us in this short clip to some of Sabah’s pristine calming waterways. Just as rivers and waterfalls ebb and flow, we also ebb and flow through life. Be patient, keep positive, and remember #wewilltravelagain, and when that time comes we will be here.⁠ Have a wonderful weekend #stickies!

#Saturday Escape Maliau Basin

This #SaturdayEscape, adventure with us to Maliau Basin. In this clip, our Nature Guide and Team Leader Dean Jais talks about his favourite things found in this remarkable primary rainforest - from gigantic trees to awe inspiring waterfalls and more. Escape with us today and discover why the Maliau Basin is also dubbed Sabah’s lost world. Be patient, keep positive, and remember #wewilltravelagain, and when that time comes we will be here.

#SaturdayEscape Kinabatangan River

In this clip wildlife conservation biologist Kennesh Manokaran talks about his favourite place in Borneo, the Kinabatangan River, and all the incredible animals you can encounter there. From endangered proboscis monkeys to endemic Bornean elephants and more. Escape with us today to the wonderful Kinabatangan River. Be patient, keep positive, and remember #wewilltravelagain, and when that time comes we will be here.

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Meaningful Adventures

We want to provide you with the kind of travel experience that makes you go ‘wow’. We will show you that Borneo has more to offer than the generic organized tours. We aim to give you the tools and opportunity to shape your own personal adventures. We strive to give you what you want. Then we elevate the experience using our amazing out-of-this-world insider tips and knowledge. Along the way we make it a point to always give back to the community and environment we come in contact with.