Travel Guide to Brunei

Brunei is a Southeast Asian country, officially named Negara Brunei Darussalam. Brunei. Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, is the present sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam. He has the complete discretion over the entire country, whom is assisted by his five councils which are the: the Religious Council, the Council of the Ministers or the Cabinet, the Privy Council, the Legislative Council and the Council of Succession. Brunei nationals are called Bruneians, which today, has around 300,000 populations. The country consists mainly of 64% Malays and 20% with that of the Chinese, being Muslim as the predominant religion with 63% of the country's population, and 14% on Buddhism. The economy is rich with crude oil and natural gases which the country is most likely supported. Though considered as a third-world country, Brunei is proud that it can support the country's medical services, and provides for food and housing funds by its own.

Business in Brunei is like any other businesses in other countries, though they do have some things they want business travelers have to keep in mind, to avoid being thought as rude:

Other than those, Brunei is a friendly country with friendly people, so if you're friendly enough either, you won't find any difficulty with your visit.

Brunei Darussalam is an independent sultanate country quite tiny but never lackluster or insignificant. Tinsel town with a right, Brunei has long been Asia's best kept secret that revels in "golden" culture, heritage, and economy. It seems quite paradoxical however that alcohol is banned in Brunei, while the Prince Azim drinks himself mad.

The country's terrain is generally flat coastal plains with land elevations rising to mountainous to the east, Bukit Pagon with the highest peak in Brunei 1,850metres above sea level. It prides of the most intact virgin rainforests in all of Borneo, 70% of Brunei to be exact. Brunei actually is a country of 2 slivers of separated territories less than an hour's trip by boat.

Brunei just has it lucky with a sub-tropical climate as it rarely experiences natural catastrophes such as typhoons, earthquakes or flooding.

The nation of Brunei is an officially Islamic State as is inscribed in their constitution. MALAY, as well is the official language.

Travel amongst Brunei territory is to a degree difficult especially when travelling via land. From BSB to Bangar, road travel comes with the inconvenience of passing through two immigration points, Malaysia upon exit from either BSB or Bangar, and Brunei immigration, upon entry as well. That's only one of the three major challenges to behold in Brunei, the other being a few budget options in Brunei, true to its opulence, at least for BSB. Brunei effortlessly presents a country like no other starting off with BSB which is not your typically fast-paced, overtly modernized city, and carefully balancing lush greens with an efficient and uncongested building layout. The preponderance of what a land of early civilizations offers are stunning architecture of edifices and temples that honor its legacy and religion such as the Royal Regalia Museum and Brunei Museum, where the traveler will find the most incredible treasures of Brunei's rich history, "rich" in the full sense of the word.

Let us explore the Kampong Ayer or the Water Village. The traditional and historic houses on stilts that span the greater part of the Brunei River are fascinating. The captivating and splendid Labi longhouses are one of the many attractions in Brunei. The long houses consist of a row of family houses with a communal area running the length of the building. The Ulu Temburong National Park is popular to many wildlife loving tourists. There are tree houses about 20 meters high which are connected by hanging bridges. It gives tourists a breath taking experience whilst walking through these hanging bridges. River and mountain scenery provide panoramic views. There is also a forest canopy walkway, giving both scientists and tourist an opportunity to explore the upper layers of the forest which are so rich in life.