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Borneo Kalimantan Journal

Travel Journal

Conservation insights, expedition journals, and essential Borneo travel tips.

All Stories Conservation & Wildlife Travel Guides & Tips Culture & Heritage Expedition Stories

Conservation & Wildlife • 7 min read

Responsible Orangutan Encounters: Guide to Ethical Wildlife Watching

Essential rules and principles for visiting orangutans in Tanjung Puting, Samboja, and Kutai without causing harm or stress to wildlife.

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Travel Guides & Tips • 5 min read

IndonesiaÔÇÖs Ambitious Plan to Connect Kalimantan by Rail & IKN Nusantara

Indonesia is moving forward with the Trans-Kalimantan Railway Project, linking Nusantara (IKN), Balikpapan, and key economic hubs across Borneo.

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Culture & Heritage • 6 min read

Meratus UNESCO Global Geopark: BorneoÔÇÖs Geological Masterpiece

UNESCO officially recognized Meratus Geopark in South Kalimantan as a UNESCO Global Geopark on 17 April 2025, celebrating an ancient oceanic crust older than the Alps.

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