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 …
I first heard about this hidden waterfall from a friend. However more information was mysteriously hard to come by, even among my regular hiking buddies. Surprisingly, our party was able to find Tanglir Falls, based on the scant directions shared - it is just up the road from an eco-resort at the foothills of Genting. …
When I announced my intention to visit Nepal that included a 10-day trek to Annapurna Base Camp, I was not prepared for reactions like "You are going solo? You are NUTS, is that safe?" Despite horror tales of altitude sickness, lack of bathrooms while trekking, aneuryms and what nots, I stayed resolute, carried on with my …
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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Cafés continue to pop up in Chinatown offering chill spaces infused with nostalgic vibes of yesteryear. Set in refurbished pre-war shophouses, the decor is deliberately rustic to reflect the charm and heritage of olden days. Best of all, these cafes are just a 10-minute walk from Pasar Seni MRT /LRT stations. Driving is not advisable, …
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Taman Tugu Forest Trails City folks can now have a delightful morning walk / hike surrounded by the green wilderness of a secondary forest, in the heart of the city. I had the privilege to join a private guided tour that was both fun and educational. Starting from the Nursery Entrance, we followed numbered Checkpoints …
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 …
We decided to hike Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve via Dolomite Templer. Heading up the hillside opposite the new housing development, we entered the forest trail just beside a tokong. The trail is fairly well marked with a moderate incline. Half an hour later, we emerged into a cleared open area and more construction work ahead. …
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