So I learnt on my visit in December 2019. It is also the lake where 'Jesus walked on water' and the place where numerous miracles of biblical relevance, occurred. Technically this “sea” is a freshwater lake, fed by underground springs and the Jordan River. Nestled in the mountainous Galilee region in northern Israel, the shimmering …
First built in 312 BC, Petra was ‘lost’ for a 1000 years after an earthquake in 363 AD, only to be rediscovered again in 1812. Today, this 2000 year-old city is the most visited tourist attraction in Jordan. Blissfully ignorant of its intriguing history, Petra was already on my radar thanks to Indiana Jones, The …
Visited November 2019Impossible to SINK At 10 times saltier than most oceans, the Dead Sea is one of the rare places where it is impossible to sink. Floating on the other hand comes naturally. I made this interesting discovery as I tried to sit down in 18 inches of water. No matter how hard I …
Like many others before me, the Seven Wonders has been on my ultimate bucket list like... forever. On December 8, I struck gold with the Pyramids of Giza, which is the sole surviving wonder from the ancient world that is still standing today and was granted honorary status on the Seven New Wonders of the …
It’s a round trip. Getting to the summit is optional, getting down is mandatory… Anonymous Route Down 22 - 26 September The trip down took just 4 days. After Kalapattar, from Gorakshep I just wanted to go down to thicker air, setting my sights on Pheriche at 4240m. Thirty minutes into the 2-hour walk to …
It’s always further than it looks. It’s always taller than it looks. And it’s always harder than it looks The 3 rules of mountaineering The highs and lows DAY 8 - 21 September 2014 I woke up unrested. Today, I make the final push to Everest Base Camp (EBC). ‘Would I make it?’ passed through …
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 …
Brewery Visit, Carlsberg Malaysia The invite said 6.30pm. Guests arrived as early as 5pm, to avoid time wasted sitting in a traffic jam. At Probaby The Best Lounge, amusing oneself for an hour is no hardship, with interesting props for Instagram selfies, fun games or simply catching up with friends. At 6.00pm, early birds had …
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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 …
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