Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei cruises

Despite Brunei being one of the world’s wealthiest countries, some residents of capital Bandar Seri Begawan are determined to retain, or at least demonstrate, their links with an impoverished past.

As you tour the city, in particular the traditional houses on stilts on the Brunei River, many residents will feign poverty. Don’t be fooled… inside are satellite TVs and plenty of other mod cons.