The script on the top of the sign is Jawi. It is the Arabic way of writing the Malay language, the official language of Brunei. It was created when the Arab traders…
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A Water Taxi Tour Through Kampong Ayer
Kampong Ayer may be one of the few attractions in Brunei, but this 600-year-old “Water Village” is the world’s largest settlement on water. Currently, there are about 13,000 people who live in…
No Alcohol Sold in Brunei
The alarm went off at 6:00 am and we were at the bus station by 7:20 for the 8:00 am bus. Not long after arriving at the station, I heard, “Caren, what…