How do you prepare for crossing Borneo from coast to coast on foot?

It is on my to-do list. I know a huge and growing part is about palm oil trees. I would like to know the challenges to be aware of when crossing through the jungle, and how to prepare oneself for such a trip.

Best Answer

I would start by reading Redmond O'Hanlon's Into the Heart of Borneo (aka Borneo and the Poet in some markets), which will both offer a practical and often visceral overview of the "challenges" involved, plus hopefully demonstrate that such a crossing is near-suicidal for someone unfamiliar enough to ask about it on random websites.