Most travellers will stop one night in Bandar Seri Begawan at the beginning or end of their Temburong visit, with the luxurious Empire Hotel and Country Club (owned by the Sultan himself and used to house Heads of State when they visit) offering an affordable splash of glamour that may be welcome after a night in the jungle.

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Pope Benedict insisted on beginning his emotional visit by walking alone under the infamous sign and saying a prayer in front of the reconstruction of the execution wall where Nazis lined up and shot thousands of prisoners.

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