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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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Beautiful Gosainkund
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If you don’t have the time or money for Everest, Gosainkund can be just as lovely. Just a slight detour from the classic Langtang trek. This area can also be visited as part of an extended Langtang trek. For those …
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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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Are We That Different?
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It’s not a matter of how different we are in terms of language, culture, environment or economy. Happiness is universal. When burgeoning GDP numbers don’t reflect an improving standard of living for the common people, then it doesn’t matter whether …
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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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Tawang Monastery
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Tawang Monastery was founded by the Mera Lama Lodre Gyatso in accordance to the wishes of the 5th Dalai Lama, Nagwang Lobsang Gyatso. The monastery is of the Gelugpa sect is the largest Buddhist monastery in India. It is associated …
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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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The Kid Who Climbed Everest by Bear Grylls
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Most people identify Bear Grylls as the guy who eats all kinds of piss and poo to survive in the wild, but he actually got famous by being the youngest Briton to climb Mt Everest and this book chronicles that …
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80 Metres Below The Summit
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80 meters Below the Summit, a documentary by Pavol Barabas. Kachenjunga may be the 3rd highest mountain in the world, but this Slovak team made it look much harder than Everest. And it probably is. Coupled with the kind of …
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Nepal by Krishna P Bhattarai
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This is not a guide book. A lot of the author’s insights here will not be found on the internet. There is some history, some politics, some sociology but mostly geography in this informative yet easy to read book. Here …
