Bandar Seri Begawan

Brunei has long been associated with luxury and wealth derived from oil resources. In reality, there is little that contradicts this perception in a nation characterized by its gleaming whitewashed mosques and golden-tipped minarets. In the west, as well as around the affluent capital of Bandar Seri Begawan, one can observe the industrious essence of the sultanate’s petroleum sector, featuring the recognizable nodding donkeys alongside valuable palatial architecture and grand construction initiatives appearing in every direction.

This is a collection of Brunei pictures from my latest visit to Bandar Seri Begawan.

Brunei is a tiny, oil-rich Muslim country located on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Its capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan, has a population of about 100,000 people. This entire nation is often overlooked by tourists; however, it’s an intriguing place with interesting museums and stunning mosques that are accessible to the public for free.