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Will I Ever Make It To Lumbini?
Lumbini, birthplace of the Buddha. I failed to make it there because a false... read more
Vietnamese Humour
I wish Vietnam has more honest taxi drivers like this. I’m sure you... read more
Lightning Risks
I’ve mentioned earlier that I hate to trek under wet weather conditions... read more
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Tragedy On Kailash
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10 Singaporeans made a trip to Tibet to visit a holy mountain but only eight will return home after two died from falling ill with altitude sickness, reported The Straits Times (ST). A 66-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman died …
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Would You Bring This Knife?
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The Nepalese khukri knife doesn’t just look cool and intimidating. It’s actually useful. I have a 3-inch khukri that slices envelopes very well. I also have a pretty rusty 12-inch one bought in 1994. Check out the above video and …
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Next Goal?
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Muztagh Ata 慕士塔格峰 stands at 7546m in the Pamir Highlands. The first ascent of the peak was in 1956 by a large party of Chinese and Russian climbers, via the west ridge, which is now the standard route. Since the …
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Aconcagua
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Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Americas at 6,959 m. It is located in the Andes mountain range, in the province of Mendoza, Argentina, and lies 112km west by north of its capital, the city of Mendoza. The summit …
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Safety At Play
A few friends have expressed surprise that I’ve dared to try the roller coaster in China. With all the reports of shoddy, dishonest work ethics of mainland Chinese businessmen, we were taking a gamble when we tried out the above …
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Once Bitten Never Shy
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I was rather excited when I saw this book at the library. Sim Siong Chye does not sound like a familiar name and the cover photo seems to promise some interesting adventure stories. I was disappointed. Sim is a diplomat …
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The Kunming Kid Is Back!
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The pampered little Singaporean boy has been without a computer for nearly a week. He had his meals without watching TV and even learned how to use chopsticks. The details will be posted in a moment. Meanwhile, enjoy some videos …
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Cangshan Mountains
How not to climb a mountain. The Cangshan mountains look “harmless” enough, standing only a little higher than Mt Kinabalu. However, many reckless, overconfident folks have perished on this mountain. Watch this video and take heed.
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Thailand’s Ladyboys
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What you see is not always what you get. Thailand’s krathoey.
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Kunming Kid
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A pampered, sheltered 9-year-old boy from Singapore is going for his first adventure trip to Yunnan, China! Will he survive the long bus ride to Lijiang? Will he freeze on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, thinking that snow is fun? Will …
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