Yesterday Once More Day 3

August 22, 2009
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It poured in the night and drizzled a bit in the morning. I figured that I would never be able to see all the scenic spots I encountered en route to Sangklaburi if I tried to retrace my steps on …

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Yesterday Once More Day 4

August 22, 2009
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It rained again in the night. It was 7.00am when I woke up to a cool, misty morning. The lake was calm, but the sky threaten to drizzle again and it was time to leave. I packed my bags, checked …

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Japanese Expedition To Myanmar Himalayas

July 5, 2009
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The track this lady is walking on looks like it may be jeep-friendly. Gentle slopes, albeit narrow at places. Scenery looks pretty Nepal-like. Altitude probably around 2000m. Scenery getting more and more interesting with multiple stream crossings. Latter part of …

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Enter Firefly

June 13, 2009
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For the first time, an airline will ply routes from Singapore to Ipoh, Kuala Terengganu, Kuantan and Malacca. Firefly, a fully-owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, flies to Kuala Lumpur, too, but touches down at SkyPark Subang terminal, which is situated …

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Another Expedition

June 12, 2009
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June 8, 2009 Funds needed for expedition WHAT can be tougher than having to ski over 800 kilometres across Antarctica, with 100 kilogrammes of gear at minus 40 degrees Celcius? Apparently, sourcing for funds is. That is, according to Ms …

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