Traveling from tropical Malaysia to the United Kingdom in early December, I experienced a drastic temperature change. As such, I took it easy, acclimatising for two weeks to the cold before I resumed running, typically done in 30°C temps. I finally ventured out for a 5km run around the neighbourhood. While the rest of me …
Travelling during a pandemic is complicated, an expensive affair and time consuming due to the enhanced SOPs - pre-flight / on-arrival tests, paperwork & approvals, proof of vaccination status, mandatory quarantine and follow-up tests, which can change suddenly whenever a new variant surfaces. All travellers to Malaysia must quarantine from between 7 to 14 days …
One of the perks of accompanying my sister for her physio sessions at various locations, is the opportunity to explore different parks. And that is how I discovered the Virginia Water and Valley Gardens loop trail at the southern end of Windsor Great Park. Virginia Water LakeOriginally created as a Royal pleasure ground, Virginia Water …
If a typical English landscape is your cup of tea, look no further than Petworth Park. This majestic 700-acre park still ranks as one of the loveliest winter walks in Sussex. Despite the frosty landscape, I had an invigorating workout on a foggy December afternoon. From the carpark, we took the middle path onto the …
Hankley Common is a 1,400 acre (560 hectare) nature reserve with the most extensive tracts of dry heath in the southwest of Elstead in Surrey. It is owned by the Ministry of Defence.On an exceptionally mild New Year's day, it was a sunny 9C when we started our walk at noon. Warming up quickly, the uphill sandy track took us …
The Devil's Punch Bowl is a massive depression with several walking trails over the heathland with some magnificent views to admire along way. We did a short walk here on the eve of Christmas 2015. Though the sun was out, I felt cold the entire time. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Devil's Punch Bowl is …
Just last month, I said I was disinclined to travel due to Covid concerns. Within a week, I readied my 'detailed' travel documents, did all the necessary PCR tests and am now in the UK, to help out a family member. In between my family duties, I have been exploring nature trails in the neighbourhood. …
I am inspired to (belatedly) write-up my first experience of walking in under 10C temperatures, as I am once again in the UK, in winter.15 December 2015Starting from The Mill House in North Warnborough, this circular pub walk offers an exploration of open heath, mixed woodland, fields and a long stretch of a pretty canal …
In 2020, thousands of races were forced to cancel worldwide, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, some cities have resumed races following the pandemic pause, albeit with a limited field of participants / spectators with strict SOP practices in place. To keep the sport alive and more importantly to keep everyone safe, Malaysian race …
Despite the easing of lockdown since October, I am still disinclined to travel as the emergence of new variants pose a very real 'clear and present danger'. As such, please bear with me as I continue to clear the back log of pre-Covid travel destinations, which now seems like a lifetime ago. Sapa is a …
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