Do you want to experience the most unforgettable and adventurous holiday? Looking for something different, warm, and more than just nice scenery? Discover Sarawak, The Hidden Paradise of Borneo, is the largest state among the 13 states of Malaysia and located on the north-western shore of Borneo island — place that will bring you to the most exotic flora and fauna, and only found in this treasure trove of nature’s splendors and will leave you with fond memories. Here, the largest cave chamber in the world, longest canopy skywalk and spectacular natural limestone formation will leave you bewildered and amazed. What are you waiting for? Once you experience it, will change your life! Sarawak is a land of colourful cultures boasting 27 ethnic groups, 45 languages and dialects where Ibans (also known as Sea Dayaks) are the largest group makes up about 30% of the populations — famously known as the legendary headhunters and fierce warriors of Borneo. You will be charmed and mesmerized by their culture festival and celebrations. So, pack that rucksack, kick off your stilettos and off you go!

There’re so many places that will attract you to explore, but there’s one sport that’s sure to appeal to an adventurer: Cave explorations! Gunung Mulu National Park, home to one of the world’s most extraordinary cave system, is one of Malaysia’s wonders for many reasons. In this incomparable park you can find flora and fauna of Malaysian rainforests. Over 1,500 species of plants thrives in the jungle, including the world’s largest flower, the dog-eared Rafflesia, and at least 170 kinds of orchid!

What makes it all better, however, is that at Gunung Mulu National Park you don’t have to slog through the forest’s steamy undergrowth with a machete in order to fully witness its beauty. The park has over 25km of plank walkway to keep you high and dry and it is wide enough that you can spot a large insect or snake even at a distance, and this magnificent walkway offers an idyllic way to explore the forest, its main purpose was to provide easy access to the Mulu Caves.

The Mulu caves, by far, are the park’s biggest draw. There are four well-lit caves open to the public, each with its own unique attraction. Among them is Lang’s cave, known for its limestone formations. Once inside, you’ll discover that it is spacious and lit by electric lights. There are whole walls of ‘ice cream’ cones, glistening with moisture that seems to be melting! Want to know more? For more information, visit Sarawak Tourism for details.

Sarawak is a perfect destination for your holidays. The Sarawak Culture Village is a must-go place, where you can see different types of houses and indigenous residents and will give you a first-hand experience about life in Sarawak. A visit will offer a lifetime to see and sample Sarawak’s rich culture diversity namely the Iban, Melanau, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, Penan, Malays and Chinese. But, there are more inside, in the heart of Sarawak; typical Iban long houses where you can observing the culture and nature of the people.

A typical longhouse is a long, one-storey dwelling, covered by a roof woven from fronds of the ubiquitous sago palm. It can stretch as long as a city block and have 500 people living in it, or it can house a mere few dozen people. The chief’s home is in the middle, and is often distinguished by antique human skulls a reminder of the days when the Iban and other tribes practiced headhunting. So, if you want to feel something different, you should try to stay in the longhouse. As a visitor you are welcome to stay for as long as you like. It’s free and when there are visitors, they will typically perform traditional dances and music, drink spicy rice wine then end the evening by offering handmade crafts for sale.

While you’re at it, forget the idea of individual possessions and divide the goods equally. Finally, throw in the condition that each family must live, sleep, and eat together in a single room about the size of a minibus. To most such an experiment would be a recipe for social disaster. But, along the shores of the snaking rivers that carve through the steamy rainforest of Borneo, tribal people have been living this way by choice for thousands of years. Crime is practically unheard of in these communities, along with divorce, child-abuse, and most of the other social disease the rest of the world resigns itself to daily. Perhaps the best thing you can take away from a longhouse is not a mask or a mat, but a restored faith in humanity.

If you’re planning to visit Sarawak, try to time it to coincide with Sarawak’s very own Gawai Dayak festival, held on May 31 or June 1. Gawai marks the end of the rice harvest and most will celebrate with ancient rituals, dancing and feasting. Visitors are welcomed so you won’t want to miss it. You want more and more? If you ask for more, visit the list of tour operators approved by the Sarawak Tourism Board at Sarawak Tourism .