The interesting facts you might not know about Brunei

The Sultanate of Brunei is a very small Southeast Asian country located in the island of Borneo. It shares a border with Malaysia, and is a few hours’ drive from Miri and Limbang in the Malaysian State of Sarawak. The capital of Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan, is about 228 kilometres away from Kota Kinabalu, roughly 6 hours by land.

Brunei is not popular to tourists.

The first reason is that it is well and truly off the beaten track. Brunei does not get many tourists. Brunei has the oldest ruling Islamic monarchy in Southeast Asia. This is reflected in the number of mosques around the country. A trip to this small Sultanate should be on the list of any enthusiastic traveller.

Brunei gives you an immersive cultural experience.

Because you are able to explore Brunei at a leisurely pace, your cultural experience is more authentic. The economy is not dependent on the tourism industry, so the attractions exist to preserve culture and tradition. There are no massive integrated tourist traps that attempt to attract and milk money from foreign visitors. You get to experience the country’s traditional culture by observing the locals, dining at a local eatery, or visiting mosques and museums at your own pace. Unlike other cities in Asia, you do not have to travel to a remote village to experience Brunei’s culture as well.

Brunei is supremely safe and clean.

Brunei is an amazing destination hardwired for solo travelers and for those traveling abroad for the first time. Not only does it exude a peaceful charm, but it is supremely safe as well, making it the perfect destination for folks traveling solo. As a matter of fact, the crime rate in Brunei is so low that you can explore its capital freely, even solo at night. What’s more, the consumption of alcohol is illegal for Muslims and strictly restricted for non-Muslims, meaning you’re less likely to bump into drunken people behaving disorderly in Brunei.

You do not need to keep paying.

Oil made the Sultan and Brunei rich. Tourists do not need to keep paying entrance fees. Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Jame’Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, and the Royal Regalia Museum are all free.

People treat you well.

The people in Brunei were nice and showed us great hospitality. This includes not only the local Bruneians but also the migrant workers from Indonesia. You will be treated with the utmost level of respect.

Read more: Visit the most stunning mosques in Brunei

Food is awesome in Brunei .

The food in Brunei is a mix of Indian, Malaysia, Singaporean, Chinese, and Indonesian cuisines. Must-try foods during your visit are nasi goreng, ayam penyet, roti, kolo mee, chicken laksa meehoon, nasi katok, rending, and assam pedas.

Brunei has an emerging food scene so you will not have a problem finding good halal or non-halal restaurants and eateries.

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