Experiences
Life is all about experiences and we know that the most memorable and significant ones happen when people truly come together, share their cultures and form firm friendships. This not only applies to how we welcome visitors to Brunei, but is the very ethos of our company - working together with many of the diverse groups who share our small country, in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. As well as the majority Malay and Chinese, our friends includes the Dusun, Tutong, Murut, Kedayan and Iban indigenous peoples, as well as expats of many different nationalities who live in our "Abode of Peace".
That's why you won't find us listing tradition tours (although we do them as well if you want) - the experiences we offer are always centred around our guests, with flexible itineraries to match. Below you'll find a selection of some of the things we get up to:
All about the Food
Great food is at the heart of every community and in Brunei it can sometimes seem that everything revolves around coming together to "makan" ("eat" in Malay).
With it's long history of intermingling cultures, Brunei has a fantastic range of cuisine on offer, though sadly much these days (like everywhere else in the world) has too much cheap processed ingredients, full of artificial additives.
So when you eat with us, you won't find any of that. Our food experiences offer traditional cuisine, made with traditional ingredients (organic when possible), home cooked by years of expertise, that our members are only to happy to share with guests.
Culture & Adventure
The vast majority of visitors to Brunei never venture further than visiting the top sights in the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, or taking a day or two to the visitor centres in the majestic rain forest in Temburong.
To truly get to know Brunei and it's people, you need to explore a little deeper and there's a wealth of things to do outside of the core tourist areas.
Fortunately we have spent our time making new friends around the rural villages, that offer authentic experiences to visitors who like to get away from the crowds. In fact, we even introduce many Bruneians from the capital to parts of the country they have never been to before!
Learning Activities
If you prefer a more structured itinerary, then we also organise learning experiences for a host of activities.
From field trips for foreign school, to corporate team-building days out, or for individuals looking to learn a new skill, our community has a wealth of knowledge they are only too willing to share.
From traditional cooking, jungle trekking, foraging and exploring, to arts and crafts, music and more, we have many activities on offer.
And we are always looking to learn as well, so we always welcome guests with different skills and knowledge to contribute to our members in exchange.
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Cooking Ayam Pansoh - the traditional way in green bamboo over an open fire
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Sharing lunch served kampong style
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Stir fried sambal chicken with freshly foraged herbs
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Learning to cook traditional Kuey (Malay sweet dessert)
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A feast for the eyes - freshly cooked native dishes using jungle greens
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Enjoying Brunei's unique Ambuyat in Kampong Ayer
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Everything made fresh, no processed ingredients
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Preparing lunch lessons - kampong style
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Dinner service in the traditonal village style
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Foraging Umbut (edible palm) from the jungle
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Steamed pakis (baby jungle fern) is so delicious
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Teaching traditional cooking teachniques to guests
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Jungle hike to a hidden waterfall off the tourist trail
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Experiencing Dusun culture in a rural village
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Relaxing on a natural mud spa adventure
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Nightime boat safari to spot the local wildlife
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Meeting with Iban friends in tradtional dress
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Jungle techniques being demonstrated by Tutong guide
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Enjoying time with new friends on the river
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Spotting proboscis monkeys away from the tourist trail
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Boat cruise with locals on a rural lake
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A trip to learn about Brunei's uniqe history & archaeology
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Insightful viewpoints from locals on historic places
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Enjoying a jungle waterfall where only the locals go
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Extracting stingless bee honey directly from the hive
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Traditional weaving techniques taught by a Babu
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Learning about cultures goes both ways too!
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Children preparing to plant a seedling
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School classes understanding how to make compost
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Practising with the Sumpit (Iban blowpipe)
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Community members getting an origmai lesson from a visiting guest
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Cooking class team challenge
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Experiencing a home visit and warm Bruneian hospitality
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Learning to play traditonal instruments
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Field Trip lesson on how to plant seeds
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Treasure hunt activity group with local and guest kids
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