Borneo - Understand Borneo and Survival Guide (PDF Chapter)

This chapter contains the Understand Borneo, Borneo Today, History, Peoples & Cultures, The Cuisines of Borneo, Natural World, Responsible Travel, Directory A–Z, Transport, Health and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s Borneo guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history, people and environment to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and les-bian travellers, travellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your conversations with a handy language guide and glossary.

• a rundown on politics, multiculturalism and the issues facing Borneo today
• info on Borneo’s history, from its first humans to colonisation and independence
• full coverage of the rainforests and their thousands of endangered inhabitants
• details on the people and culture of Borneo

Coverage includes: Understand Borneo, Borneo Today, History, Peoples & Cultures, The Cuisines of Borneo, Natural World, Responsible Travel, Directory A–Z, Transport, Health and Language.