These form a pleasant drive or ride, an amusement unknown in most bornean townships, where the jungle and undergrowth are usually so dense as to defy any attempts at walking, to say nothing of riding or driving.
"On the Equator"
Harry de Windt
They are so built for the purposes of defence, and it is no uncommon thing in bornean travel to come across a whole village living under one roof.
"On the Equator"
Harry de Windt
We at length succeeded, after a deal of trouble, in securing the sampan to the bank; and, despatching two of our boatmen to announce our arrival to the chief, awaited the invitation which would probably be brought back to stay the night, this being strict etiquette in bornean travel.
"On the Equator"
Harry de Windt