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Back From Gosainkund Winter Trek
I’m back from Nepal. Uploading of videos and pictures have taken a lot of... read more
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
Beautiful Gosainkund
If you don’t have the time or money for Everest, Gosainkund can be just... read more
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Mambas On The Loose
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Thai veterinarians are hunting for 15 African mamba snakes that reportedly escaped from a flooded building in Nonthaburi province, north of Bangkok – a week after the authorities warned that thousands of crocodiles had escaped from wildlife parks. Officials say …
Flooded With Fish
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The floods in Thailand are devastating, but not everyone is devastated. For some serious “on the road” info, check this blog out. For the less serious blog, stay tuned to Knapsack Treks. Apparently, not everyone is devastated by the floods. …
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Bali Rocked
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Paradise Bali is actually an island dotted with volcanoes. It is also surrounded by islands dotted with volcanoes. Throughout its history, it had many episodes of drought, earthquake, famine and war. A magnitude-6.8 earthquake jolted Bali on Thursday, causing panic …
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Semeru Legends
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Gunung Semeru is the highest mountain on the island of Java and an active volcano to boot. The climb is arduous, but the spectacular scenery makes it all worthwhile. Trip organised by the Singapore Adventurers’ Club. Go check it out. …
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Kachenjunga Trek
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Standing between Eastern Nepal and India-controlled Sikkim, Kachenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. This is a long, challenging trek and not a climb. This trip is organised by the Singapore Adventurers’ Club. Check it out. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196886920348293
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Mbah Marijan’s Merapi
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It’s a time for mourning in Indonesia. An earthquake and tsunami in Sumatra killed hundreds in Mentawai. A volcano erupted in Central Java, killing scores of villagers, including its faithful gatekeeper, Mbah Marijan. Gunung Merapi is one of the most …
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Tagged ash, deaths, eruption, gods, gunung merapi, hinduism, indonesia, javanese, juru kunci, kinarhejo, lava, mythology, myths, pyroclastic flows, volcanoes, vulcanologists
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David Sharp
If you’ve chosen to take the reckless route, are others obliged to rescue you when you get into trouble? When British mountaineer David Sharp died on Mt Everest on 15th May 2006, he might not even have made the news …
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Tagged climber, david sharp, death zone, die, everest, hypothermia, mark inglis, oxygen, sherpas, summit
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Go Easy On Calcium Supplements
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CALCIUM, a necessary part of the diet to build strong bones and teeth, may increase prostate cancer risk in men who are of small build, a recent study found. The study also found that even at relatively low levels and …
Expedition Not Quite Over The Hill
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28th May 2010 to 31st May 2010 I’ll be leading a group of age 40+, normally sedentary dentists up tropical alpine peak, Mt Kinabalu 4095m on an expedition dubbed Not Quite Over The Hill. Team members include Chan Joon Yee …
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11th Feb 2010
Greetings from Sunshine 3 Hotel, Hanoi. I touched down this evening at about 9.00pm and Hanoi turned out to be unexpectedly challenging. First challenge was trying not to get ripped off by the airport taxis. The guy in charge quoted …
