ROUTE UP 14 - 20 September 2014 DAY 1 - 14 SeptThe journey to Everest Base Camp starts with a 35 minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, an experience by itself. Built by Sir Edmund Hillary in 1964, this postage stamp airport sits on a hillside 2860m high, laying claim to having the highest and shortest runway (1,500ft) at …
With Avatar 2 slated release date still a moving target (last heard it was December 2021), now is as good a time as any to share my take on the 'Hallelujah Mountains'. Zhangjiajie became one of my holiday destinations after James Cameron's Avatar hit local theatres in 2009. With sequels planned till 2027, this will …
Located in the heart of Anhui Province, Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) consists of massive granitic boulders and ancient pine trees emerging through a perpetual sea of clouds. Intrigued by the four wonders of pine trees, oddly shaped rocks, sea of clouds and hot springs, we planned a 2D/1N trip to Mt. Huangshan in 2011 to …
Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park When I visited in 2012, Tian Men Shan is not included in tour packages but offered as an optional stop. Located 8 km south of Zhangjiajie City, Tianmen Mountain National Park is not in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park of Wulingyuan Scenic Area, which is about 40 minutes away. In 263 …
I first visited Siem Reap in 2001. I returned 15 years later to participate in the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon (AWHM) on 4 December 2016. The idea of running through the ruins of Angkor Wat was irresistible. The flat course allayed anxieties of not completing the race, allowing me to truly savour the novelty …
I normally post unique experiences of an event, focusing on mostly the good parts with areas of improvement where applicable. This is one of the few occasions where I am sharing a less-than-positive experience, where the negatives outweigh the positives. Starting with the good bits, my run buddy and I signed-up for this all-female run …
Fun to climb and so instagrammable Just 15 minutes out of Melaka city, Malaysia now has its very own desert!Stretched out over a vast expanse of reclaimed land, the man-made dunes is a result of many piles of sand left behind by abandoned beachfront projects, from a decade ago. Having totally enjoyed my first dune …
Confessions of a first-time half marathoner “It’s impossible.” said pride “It’s risky.” said experience “It’ pointless,” said reason “GIVE IT A TRY.” whispered the heart After completing my first ever 10km at the SCKLM 2013, I had no intention of participating in another race. So how did I end up signing up for the Half …
Guaranteed dragon sightings On the last day of my 6D/5N KOMODO Island dive trip on a liveaboard, we stopped at Rinca Island to see the legendary Komodo Dragons, native to Indonesia. After 5 days and 16 dives, we had accumulated over 12 hours of no-fly-time, so this was a good way to pass time until …
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