Malaysia adventure: Borneo's jungle secrets

Your veins are coursing with excitement! Your suitcase has long been packed, and now you're wheeling it through the airport – your portal to the next adventure! Before you know it, the sounds of your rolling suitcase have been replaced with the whooshing of engines as your plane lifts off into the night sky at full speed. Countless stars twinkle overhead like tiny harbingers of all the experiences to come. You lean back, close your eyes and dream about the adventures ahead before they finally come true!

The glitter and sparkle you see beneath you, that's Singapore! Even as you make the descent to land, you can't get enough of the breathtaking sight of this metropolis of millions. Your plane hits the runway, and before you know it, you're in the middle of the urban jungle. Welcome to one of the most exciting cities in the world, where it's one highlight after another!

Have a little rest when you get in, then start exploring the city. It's easy with the metro, which is one of the most futuristic public transport systems in the world – high-tech vibes incoming! The first must-see is the famous Marina Bay Sands. With three towers and real rooftop vibes, this hotel is a total city icon. And if you stay till evening, you can catch the absolutely magical light and water show! On your way there, keep an eye out for the Helix Bridge – an amazing 918-foot-long bridge that looks like a strand of DNA and glows at night. In Singapore, science meets aesthetics, and you're totally here for it!

You cross the Cavenagh Bridge and – bang – instantly swap futuristic vibes for historic magic! From City Hall to the Old Supreme Court and the Old Parliament House, it's all a total throwback. And from here, Chinatown is just a stone's throw away. Stomach grumbling? No problem, the Chinatown Complex Food Centre has dumplings, noodles and all sorts on offer! Or for something different, let the Little India district draw you in with its colours, spices and lively streets – for a second, you might really think you're in Delhi! And when you need a little break from the hustle and bustle, just hit up the Gardens by the Bay city park (optional, payable on site). Here, you can find peace and tranquillity among the city’s iconic Supertrees – the perfect backdrop for a selfie or two!

You leave the dazzling metropolis behind, and a short flight away, your Borneo adventure awaits – off to Kota Kinabalu!  Welcome to the Malaysian side of Borneo! Together with your new travel buddies, you're off to the capital of Sabah. Once there, you immediately notice the special energy of this city, which the locals just call KK. You waste no time in dropping off your bags, because the night market is already in full swing. Haggling, laughing and chatting at the top of your voice, you follow your guide and fellow explorers through the hustle and bustle, surrounded by all sorts of goods shining in the twilight. Taste your way through exotic fruits and savour local spices. And if the small samples have whetted your appetite for more, no worries – at the end of the day, you can enjoy a fantastic Malaysian dinner together.