asian reporter trisha takanawa explores the mysteries of borneo

probably one of the most common souvenirs that young travelers bring back home from borneo is a tattoo. in some tribes tattooing is still sort of a spiritual ritual that eases the transition to the afterlife. a common one is two flowers on the shoulders. well, with all the memories inscribed such a permanent touch on your body might surely ease the transition to the life after travels when (if) they end.

the other must of the borneo is to spend at least a couple of days in one of the longhouses of local tribes, help them in daily routines and feel the traditional way of living. since anything that gets on lonely planet is instantly flooded by young and eager, the traditions are obviously diluted (or rather get too colourful to attract more tourists), so the best places are far from the routes of buses or trains. on the other hand, the real daily lives (of anyone) are usually boring, so they say that the initial excitement might quickly start to blur. that means no picture to illustrate the longhouse yet but they are certainly added to this exponentially growing to-do list of 'when i'm on sabbatical'.