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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
Beautiful Gosainkund
If you don’t have the time or money for Everest, Gosainkund can be just... read more
Are We That Different?
It’s not a matter of how different we are in terms of language, culture,... read more
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Epic Shell Jacket
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This is an interesting looking shell jacket from Mountain Hardware. No, I didn’t get it free and I’m not paid to say this. I bought it from World of Sports for $265. Features include: 1. Attached, roll away Ergo hood …
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Angry Dogs
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A 35-year-old jogger became the latest victim of a dog attack at the new Punggol Waterway Park, five days after another jogger had been similarly attacked, according to The New Paper. Bank executive Chow Cheok Kai told TNP he was …
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Bad Weather in Khumbu Valley
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Normal life in upper parts of Solukhumbu district has been badly affected due to heavy snowfall and delay in melting of snow, RSS reports. Shortage of foodstuff has hit the locals of Khumbu region in the district as snow did …
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Punggol Waterway Walk Part1
A video guide to one of the good walks on the Punggol Waterway, ending at the Sungei Punggol side.
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2012 Doomsday Scare
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Police have summoned a 73-year-old man to face charges of causing public harm by publishing a prophecy that one of the country’s largest dams would burst on New Year’s Eve, reports said yesterday. Police in Tak province have given Thongbai …
Vietnamese Humour
I wish Vietnam has more honest taxi drivers like this. I’m sure you didn’t notice the blood on her shoulder. Anyway, I think this guy sings well, even though I don’t understand a word of this song.
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The Whole Story
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First, read the happy ending. Victims trapped by flash floods at a Malaysian national park have been rescued and they’re in good health http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20111220-317285.html Now, read the details, before the rescue. http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20111222-317663.html This may sound like an isolated incident, but …
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Don’t Trek Without It
Chinese military shovel gives the Swiss army knife a run for its money.
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Politically Correct Airline?
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New PC Air on Thursday took officials and journalists on its maiden flight out of Bangkok under the ministrations of four third sex flight attendants. The privately-owned Thai airline’s management prides itself on its equal-opportunity employment policy for transsexuals. It …
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Clearing Up
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Yes, the skies are finally clearing up. Looks like it’s going to be a good winter trek.
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