Getting around Brunei with Public Transports

In Brunei Darussalam, there are only a few public transports available, as most locals drive their own cars to navigate this small country. But if you are planning to visit and explore Brunei by public transports, you have these three options:

1. Dart
If you are familiar and convenient getting around by Grab/Uber, then Dart is for you. It is a local transportation network that works exactly like Grab. So, make sure to download the apps on your smartphone before you reach this country.

Dart, Brunei transportation Network

2. Minibus
Brunei minibus is quite hard to find. Most people need to spend more than 30 minutes to wait for the bus. So if you are in a rush, I don't recommend you to take this bus.

Brunei Minibus

3. Water Taxi 
This transportation only takes you around places near the river and it cost at least B$ 1 per person.

Gadong Night Market: Culinary Heaven in Brunei

Gadong Night Market, Brunei

It is quite unfair to traveling somewhere without trying the local food. Besides visiting the attractions, most travelers would not leave the sites before sitting in a local food court or restaurant. Last month, I traveled with my colleagues to Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of Brunei Darussalam.
A night before leaving the country, we went to this market which open from 3 to 10 pm. It took us like an hour to finally decide what to eat because there were so many choices and they all were looked and smelled good.

Gearbox and Meatball soup

Light meals and fruits 

Chicken and Beef Barbeque

Simple Okonomiyaki Recipe

Batter ingredients:

- 1/4 Cabbage (chop it into thin slices)

- A handful of skinless shrimps (optional)

- 1 egg

- 1/2 cup of flour

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 1/2 glass of water (mix with dashi or bonito flakes)

Toppings:

- Okonomiyaki sauce

- Sunny side-up egg (optional)

- Mayonnaise

- Bonito flakes

- Seaweed flakes (optional)

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients 

2. Preheat a pan and add a tablespoon of vegetable oil. 

3. Pour the mixed ingredients and form it like a pancake about 1 inch thick.

4. Wait about 3-5 minutes, then flip the pancake. It should be lightly brown.

5. While waiting for the other side to be cooked, add okonomiyaki sauce on the pancake and spread it evenly.

6. Place the sunny-side-up egg, squeeze mayonnaise over the pancake, sprinkle bonito and seaweed flakes.

7. Transfer the pancake to a plate, then serve.

Notes: If your mixture looks too much for one pan, you can cook the batter mixture in a half and a half or depends on the size you wish to make. 

Happy cooking :)