BETTER THAN MALDIVES? | Over water chalets in Sabah, Malaysia

You don't have to go to the Maldives to experience luxury over water bungalows with great food, diving and snorkeling. The islands around Semporna, Tawau are equally amazing and filled with the friendliest people. We stayed at the Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort and could not be happier!
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Based in South Carolina, we are a full-time traveling family. Colin was born and raised in Malaysia and moved to the U.S by himself at age 19. Meg was a military kid born in Germany and the both us have always had a dream that we would 'travel the world' as kids. After 7 years of marriage and two kids later, we got selected by @Airbnb to join the 'Live Anywhere' program and we have been making our dreams come true, one trip at a time.
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[@katherinelo2590]

I clicked like, subscribed & clicked the black bell! 😘🇲🇾

[@colinandmeg]

You are THE BEST! Thanks for choosing the stick around!!

[@cheebengyeow4801]

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[@colinandmeg]

@@cheebengyeow4801 Hi there!

[@brothersman524]

Awesome I have been to Malaysia 5 times but only along the western peninsula and its surrounding islands but my 6th visit will be to the Borneo par of Malaysia mainly Sabah and probably Sarawak

[@colinandmeg]

oh man, there's a whole other half you gotta see! Thanks for watching!

[@haqkhan269]

Wise choice. Sabah and the Sabahan.. great combination to make for happiness ❤

[@brothersman524]

@@haqkhan269 Yes I am planning to go there some point in the future for sure

[@brothersman524]

Update: I was there last year.for my 6th visit to Malaysia. I did stay in Semporna for 3 nights doing day trips to Pulau Mabul and Pulau Sipadan plus other island hopping tours which were absolutely amazing and highly recommended BUT Semporna Town was a dump!! However, went to Kota Kinabalu as well and the city is really nice, and did day trips there too

[@jam20230]

Your dad praying in the beginning of the video was so lovely. You are so blessed.

[@colinandmeg]

He is the sweetest ❤️

[@DonS90]

Welcome to Sabah the land below the wind 😁

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you so much! We love Sabah!

[@realstarest]

All of the beautiful moments captured so wonderfully.... I miss Kapalai & the sea turtles

[@colinandmeg]

Thanks for watching Esther! It's a special place for sure. Our next vlogs are all about Sabah so plenty to reminisce there :)

[@gabivlogstravel]

The core memories these girls are going to have!!!! I love that for all of you

[@colinandmeg]

Thanks Gabi!

[@aryanajo2809]

That dad's blessing is powerful, by his authority, you are blessed.

[@colinandmeg]

He’s the best dad ❤️ we love him so much!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. Hope that u guys had a lovely time in Sabah. D water chalet is gorgeous. I bet it was more affordable than d chalets in Maldives. And d seafood looked scrumptious.

[@ChristinaTeoLiCheng]

Love the prayer for journey mercy...awesome parents

[@colinandmeg]

Yes they are the sweetest 😭😭😭🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@freedomhacking]

Lovely family and cozy place! Thank you for sharing.

[@colinandmeg]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching, hope you stick around for more!

[@TheOrionpass]

I love the way your Dad give invocation..put tears i my eyes..the beauty in the memtioning. i love the way your wife say..Hey..Look..in french. So sweet. Thanks Colin for the upload. Its lovely and carefree..A+ for excelent Info.

[@colinandmeg]

Wow thank you so much for your kind words, really means a lot the way you pointed things out. Hope you stick around for more of our videos, thank you for your support!

[@marshallstoneworld]

Wow... This place so beautiful. Great accommodation. Awesome sharing. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@colinandmeg]

thanks for watching! Hope you stick around for more!

[@mohdimranyusof2889]

Your family is so adorable...enjoy your stay...

[@colinandmeg]

Thanks Imran! We have loved being here, this is a special place!

[@minatozach4698]

I have visited Mabul island and Kapalai before, both easily one of the most beautiful place I've ever went. Not to mention the seafood, oh so good. Can't wait for my next trip there.

[@colinandmeg]

Yes! Easily one of the best, paired with the warm and friendly people of Sabah. Thanks for watching our video :)

[@dawnbell6137]

Beautiful family. ♥️ Yeah that place looks beautiful. I just subscribed. Thanks for showing us

[@colinandmeg]

You're welcome Dawn! Glad you enjoyed it and it's even sweeter than you subscribed. Hope to 'see' you here again!

[@mysvrhy]

I'm going to Semporna this June, cannot wait. Thank you for sharing this amazing journey. Beautiful family.

[@colinandmeg]

Alright!! Hope you have a great time there!

[@jcsarawak9245]

I’m going late June too!

[@MarK-hn1sz]

I'm a Sabahan, and now working at Kota Kinabalu Sabah....and yet i've never been here. Omg this is so beautiful. I'm gonna make this my whole life goal to stay and visit here someday

[@colinandmeg]

Hi Mariani! We hope you get to visit it, it’s truly a special place ❤️

[@ayeshaabdulburhan1084]

Which place is it ,? Can you write name , I’m flying on 29th of July 😊

[@OfficialMusicD2]

Cheers guys needed this

[@colinandmeg]

Hey man! Glad you enjoyed it❤️

[@solobah1008]

Selamat datang to Sabah

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you thank you!

[@user-pt9te2we2t]

TQ for visit Sabah.God bless and do come again.

[@colinandmeg]

Kita orang sabah ba ni! Mestila!

[@kctan7827]

Wow.... Stunning 😍😍😍

[@colinandmeg]

Thanks KC!!!!

[@rameshj7171]

Wow what a beautiful place with kids lot’s of fun ❤

[@colinandmeg]

Thanks Ramesh, it's Colin home country and we love to show it off to the world any chance we can get, not that it needs our help. But yes, highly recommend!

[@dronmoarigato8488]

Beautiful video... Thank you for sharing this. You have some nice drone footage as well... Liked & subbed... 👍🏼👏🏽🤝🏼

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you so much!! Really appreciate you subscribing

[@lolo-gg8fe]

Welcome to Malaysia

[@joharitalib781]

Awesome video. I've been to Mabul, good place , you May choose budget accomodation and add up the food provided by the homestay. Buy fresh seafood from the sea gypsies and spenda knight at the jetty while enjoying the night scenery, beautiful.

[@colinandmeg]

Yes! We heard Big John Scuba is the best for that experience ❤️

[@TedGiddingsplanes]

You don't have to go to the Maldives to experience luxury over water bungalows with great food, diving and snorkeling. The islands around Semporna, Tawau are equally amazing and filled with the friendliest people. We stayed at the Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort and could not be happier! …ABSOLUTELY!!!!NO Folks NOT NEED GO OVERBOARD TO MALDIVES THESE ARE FRIENDLIEST FOLKS ON THE PLANET WE BE DEPRIVING OURSELVES IF NOT SAVE UP/ BOOK CUTE RESTFUL HOLIDAY CHARMING SIPADAN KAPALI DIVE RESORT !!!!ENJOY OURSELVES

[@colinandmeg]

You’re SO right!!!!

[@nomadblueprint]

Just near to my mom's hometown Bandar Tawau yeahh thanks for visiting Sabah 🇲🇾 y'all do enjoy our hospitality okayyyy 💓

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you! I hope you stick around, I think you will enjoy our video posting later today!

[@justng]

Great video and lovely family.. The turtles out in the wild was fantastic.

[@colinandmeg]

Thanks Justin! Yes, the turtles were the highlight for me too!

[@JejakCutiRF]

Terbaik Colin and Meg 👍

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you so much for watching!!!

[@nkaujhmoobvwj]

I love watching ur family.. so awesome. N congrats on airbnb.

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you much! You’re so kind to tell us that. Thanks for watching our video!

[@ericfsb01]

Wow so beautiful Thanks for sharing Only wish I saw this video 20 years earlier so I could go snorkeling there

[@colinandmeg]

Eric! Never too late, you can still go❤️🙏🏽

[@vieannieslifeinfrance.1864]

Amazing sharing my friend, i am proud to be Malaysian, i'm Sarawakian. 😍💖👍

[@colinandmeg]

Man, thanks for watching! Means so much to our small channel. Thank you❤️

[@jacksonluren8560]

Welcome to sabah malaysia. Enjoy your holiday..👍👍👍

[@colinandmeg]

Terima Kasih Jackson! We love Sabah, and thanks for watching!

[@CrazyRichAsian94]

Welcome 🙏 hope u guys can go to have a view of Mt Kinabalu, very beautiful

[@colinandmeg]

Thanks Hajjar! We actually did a whole tour of Sabah. Check out out channel!

[@BonifaceTV]

Welcome and Thank you for choosing Sabah as for you adventure vacation. Thank you once again!

[@colinandmeg]

Of course! I’m a proud Sabahan and will always praise Sabah to the world ❤️ make sure you check out our other Sabah videos too! We partnered with Sabah Tourism and toured the whole state!

[@BonifaceTV]

@@colinandmeg just realised your story that you Collin are originally from Sabah, and you make Sabah warm again. Shout out this channel guys! You proud so are we.. Sabah boleh bah.. for Meg, hopes you enjoy with 2 beautiful sumandak here in Sabah. 👍🏻

[@colinandmeg]

@@BonifaceTV THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@ammychinoera]

Amen beautiful moments captured there

[@colinandmeg]

Thanks Ammy, we hope to be back in 2024!

[@ImamullQhaeer]

Both of you are very smiley, makes me feel good inside. Bless your family!

[@colinandmeg]

Aw wow thanks you are so kind. Hope you have a great day and stick around for more videos!

[@ImamullQhaeer]

@@colinandmeg definitely 🙏 subscribed 🥰

[@stapleskeri9811]

Wow what a gorgeous place

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you! I hope you stick around, I think you will enjoy our video posting later today!

[@joypang7741]

Warm hearted welcome to Malaysia

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you so much Joy! We have loved seeing family and will be back again soon!

[@ninjaturtle6106]

@@colinandmeg You're parents are Sabahans? Where from?

[@colinandmeg]

@@ninjaturtle6106 Colin was born and raised in Tawau!

[@kiko_kiks]

Oww my semporna lahad kalasahanku ❤

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you!

[@mdsl5496]

Ive been to mabul only at age of 26 even tho im sabahan. The sea there was super clear, seen few turtle. Lots of turtle!! InshaAllah one day ill go to sipadan for diving and the resort.

[@colinandmeg]

Bro me too! I hope one day I can go to Sipadan again, what a special place kan.

[@kellerhopkins3184]

Whaaaaaatttttt????!!! This is amazing

[@colinandmeg]

I love all this sporadic comments hahaha

[@abdulmanafmohameddaud1326]

Nice Family ,nice everything..♥️♥️

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you so much!!! Thanks for watching our video. Selamat Hari Raya :)

[@abdulmanafmohameddaud1326]

Tq so much

[@KennyK8]

I agreed Sabah has some of the best diving spot which is unknown and unexplored by tourist. I remember, more than 15 years ago I stayed at Roach Reef Resort, Sabah where the owner told me that there are not many foreign tourist even heard of that place. Only the Japanese came to visit that place and wanted to buy the whole Island.

[@colinandmeg]

Thanks for watching Kenny! Go Man City!

[@arshatarifin7442]

Haha..tell the japanese..fat chance!

[@airedition]

Realizing I’m gonna have to get to Sabah, and this place, at some point soon!

[@colinandmeg]

Cmon!! Best place in Borneo

[@greenyellow1200]

SUPER BEAUTIFUL...💖💚💛💙🧡

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you & thanks for watching!

[@xeedsenterprise505]

Wow!!!

[@colinandmeg]

Go visit Malaysia!

[@ahmadrezafadzil3060]

beautiful family and nice vlog as well. so i did subscribe your channel.

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you so much Reza! We appreciate you subscribing and leaving us a comment, it encourages us to make more videos🔥 hope to see you here again on YT!

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Welcome to sabah

[@colinandmeg]

THANK YOU! We love this place

[@ameliatheressa1911]

One of my bucket list

[@colinandmeg]

Hey Amelia! Glad we got to showcase it to you. Hope you get to go someday, thanks for watching! ❤

[@haniefnoor403]

Welcome to our district of semporna sabah

[@colinandmeg]

Thank Hanief! Hope you enjoyed the video🎉

[@rcBorneo]

Welcome to Sabah!

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you so much! We have so much more Sabah videos coming soon.

[@rcBorneo]

@@colinandmeg can't wait to see it.

[@colinandmeg]

@@rcBorneo We'll be releasing it tomorrow night at 6pm! (Malaysian Time)❤

[@shasidtravel]

I love sabah … will go here soon … done subscribe 😇

[@colinandmeg]

Do it do it!!!

[@jems7287]

That prayer ❤ love from India 🇮🇳 new subscriber

[@colinandmeg]

Hello!! Thanks for watching 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@scammermaggi462]

Awesome!

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you for watching!

[@zaku2918]

This is beyong beautiful omg

[@colinandmeg]

Isn't it?! It's a special place :)

[@AinunHamzah]

Come to Raja Ampat Indonesia, it’s more beautiful and you can scuba diving there so many beautiful Sea habitats I’m sure you will love that place

[@colinandmeg]

Ah yes! We will go to Indonesia one day!!!

[@agrebee8344]

I agree with u...

[@sriwija8755]

Amazing video...💗💟💌👍🏻🙏

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you for watching our video! We hope you stay tuned for more 😀

[@sriwija8755]

@@colinandmeg you are most welcome...i am looking foward for more amazing videos from both of you...💌💟💗

[@donumar8653]

wow....

[@BillBosthrom]

Beautiful places ✌👍

[@colinandmeg]

It really is! & thanks for watching!!

[@donmaarko]

I went to KK a few years before the shitty Pandemic, and the islands there are fantastic, I even promised I would take my mother there to experience the beach islands with the huts and stuff.

[@colinandmeg]

Do it man! We wish we visited the much lesser known Turtle Island near Sandakan too. We hear Lankayan and Mataking are great too.

[@donmaarko]

@@colinandmeg I have to wait for Taiwan's quarantine rules to go away. I can't take more of that.

[@colinandmeg]

@@donmaarko Oh no! Hope it opens soon!

[@arirangsunduanhyung4227]

Welcome to Sabah North Borneo (Malaysia)

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you!

[@natsu78999]

2 kli da g kt sini atas urusan kerje,tp tempat ni mmg terbaik.dtg la sini cuti,mmg x rugi

[@colinandmeg]

Wow besnya pekerjaanmu!

[@abeebyusof8548]

Lovely family. Wonderful video

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you Abeeb, we appreciate you watching our video!

[@kellerhopkins3184]

Bro 😂 I love how you’re like just honest “look at my perfect family!” Haha That was precious and I totally know the feeling

[@colinandmeg]

Right!!

[@z.fairyy6519]

What a lovely family 💕 And great video too! 👋New subs here

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you so much Z! Appreciate you feeling like this channel is worth subscribing. Hope you enjoy the other videos too!

[@z.fairyy6519]

@@colinandmeg yeayyyy I've got reply from Collin & Meg. Much love!

[@colinandmeg]

@@z.fairyy6519 Of course!!

[@eugeneeugene7451]

Great n fantastic

[@colinandmeg]

Hey Eugene! Thanks for watching our video! Hope you stick around for more. Cute dogs!

[@user-pu8hl7zc8f]

I love ❤️ Malaysia Sabah. So adventure and healthy foods. My country Singapore got nothing adventure only condominiums 🥱😔

[@colinandmeg]

Spencer, we are in Singapore now and it’s an amazing city!!

[@ayokenatuna9993]

Salam dari kalimantan Selatan. Sabah,serawak,brunei,kalimantan selalu di hati.

[@colinandmeg]

Ya tetap di hati selalu. Thanks for watching!

[@colinandmeg]

Ya tetap di hati selalu. Thanks for watching!

[@ISRAEL_TERRORIST]

My hometown 😊👍

[@colinandmeg]

We love your hometown!!

[@Hana77427]

Dive on an safari . Choose the best spot you ll see anything. Yes anything ?

[@kellerhopkins3184]

I had no idea how extensive your traveling has been!

[@colinandmeg]

We got stories haha

[@caspeansea9619]

You should really try Pulau Perhentian then.

[@sitirahayuahmad5125]

Magical of Sabah

[@colinandmeg]

Memang magic betul!

[@colinandmeg]

Memang magic betul!

[@sitirahayuahmad5125]

Mabul, Kapalai, Sibuan, Pom2, Bohey Dulang... How I miss those island, so beautiful

[@mmgakula3265]

Should try Mataking island.. Next to Kapalai... And Lankayan island in Sandakan ...both island is private.. Dont worry they have an army and police taking care the island and watching them 24 hours from the pirates...

[@colinandmeg]

yes I’ve heard of all those islands! Can’t wait to check it out in the future.

[@SaifuddinRehan]

wow definitely would love to bring my family there... (if i can afford it)

[@colinandmeg]

Hey Saifuddin! Yes, it’s not the most budget friendly place 😅 it was an extra special place for us as well. Good thing there are plenty of beautiful places in Malaysia!

[@adzahansaad9841]

wow.....the sea turtles just came by to your room!! man..

[@colinandmeg]

It was our favorite part!!! So magical right??

[@asrie1234]

*Welcome to Sabah Malaysia Truly Asia Good foods -Enjoyed Thanks sharing very good videos* 🇲🇾💖❤️‍🩹💝♥️😍🥰🤩🇲🇾💖❤️‍🩹💝♥️❤️‍🩹🇲🇾

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you Asrie! Mega kembali lagi untuk more videos ya, new travels starting August ni.

[@andywong9847]

Welcome to Kapalai.

[@colinandmeg]

Thanks Andy! Have you been before?

[@andywong9847]

@@colinandmeg Yes. Feb 2021.

[@colinandmeg]

@@andywong9847 That's awesome! Are there other places in Malaysia we should go?

[@LinksRoyal]

Cheaper than Maldives yes but i feel Maldives better in terms of sea activities. the water there is clearer. thanks for sharing

[@colinandmeg]

Oo what are your favorite things to do in the Maldives? We’d love to go someday!

[@LinksRoyal]

@@colinandmeg usually Sea snorkeling and diving, some resorts offer the deep sea fishing or swim with dolphins

[@mahlok8210]

Come to langkawi. 😍😍🥰

[@colinandmeg]

We will in the future! Thanks for the invite❤️❤️

[@blucorona]

The weather looks great. What month of the year is that?

[@colinandmeg]

Greetings Earthling! We went in April but the weather is around the same all year round. There are some months where the water is clearer than others! Worth looking up 👌🏽

[@youtubeistheboss]

💙

[@colinandmeg]

Terima Kasih Om! Thanks for watching our video

[@haziqq]

Your children will remember this forever 😂

[@colinandmeg]

We hope so too!

[@irfanrudin2017]

Malaysia hadir 🇲🇾

[@colinandmeg]

Yes that's right!

[@SidneyjohnsonHelps]

🥹Y’all made my day🥹. Good to see good people doing great things. Oh yeah.

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you! I hope you stick around, I think you will enjoy our video posting later today!

[@peterbalch6724]

What does the room cost normally per night?

[@ismaelrdomingo9068]

Sabah, Philippines

[@colinandmeg]

Huh? Sabah is in Malaysia. I grew up there my whole life ❤️

[@semporna1978]

My hometown semporna

[@colinandmeg]

Semporna boleh❤️ Thanks for watching!

[@semporna1978]

@@colinandmeg Thank you for coming...

[@zaldyoreo726]

Sabah Philippines! 🇵🇭

[@colinandmeg]

Why do you say that?

[@zaldyoreo726]

@@colinandmeg why malaysia is avoiding litigation for years? if you're not hidding something from public this dispute circulating issues should have been over decades ago if your telling the truth and have ample amount of evidence supporting documents,title backing you're legitimate claim, Why Petronas malaysian Government assets are Seize? if you look at the history you will know.

[@colinandmeg]

That’s so fascinating! What do you think will happen?

[@zaldyoreo726]

​@@colinandmeg i can tell you there are 4 ways will turn-out to end this dispute, who i am i to be the spoiler? 🤭 what matters the most is which side will be victorious!? easy answer Philippines 🇵🇭

[@harryrinaldi2812]

Dream on😂

[@nsiva8798]

Yes the most affordable.

[@colinandmeg]

Agreed❤️

[@oyung5630]

I love travel the Asian countries u

[@colinandmeg]

sure do!

[@taste970]

Hello 👋

[@colinandmeg]

Hey there!!

[@ferrisbentley]

This is good 🙋🏼‍♂

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you so much Ferris! So glad you enjoyed watching and left a comment. Hope to see you around more 👊🏽👊🏽

[@ferrisbentley]

@@colinandmeg Yes I will. Thanks Colin and you too Meg 👊🥳

[@colinandmeg]

@@ferrisbentley YESSSS!!! THANKS FRIEND

[@romelt9656]

Welcome to Sabah Philippines!..

[@colinandmeg]

Huh? What do you mean?

[@sg1227u]

@@colinandmeg its some political bs about philippines & malaysia claiming sabah

[@ISRAEL_TERRORIST]

😂😂😂 Sabah Malaysia.

[@sg1227u]

@@ISRAEL_TERRORIST correct. philippines is not borneo

[@danielafiq2636]

keep dreaming 😂😂

[@junnaui5525]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@colinandmeg]

Thank you Jun!!

[@anasanas2979]

❤❤❤🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾❤❤❤

[@colinandmeg]

Thanks for watching Anas! Malaysia Boleh

[@anasanas2979]

@@colinandmeg tqvm

[@audreyang902]

Hi which tour agency u book n do they pickus from airport ,too ? thxs

[@colinandmeg]

Hi Audrey! When you book with the resort directly, you arrange all the transportation with them. They will pick you up at the Tawau Airport, take you to Semporna where you check in, and then the 45 minute boat ride.

[@ishagabdulrazzak6298]

Tastes differ. You go to anywhere uou like.. Thank God.

[@colinandmeg]

True!!