Hunkle Hikes Bukit Timah

Haven’t been there for ages. What are some of the changes at Bukit Timah Hill? Check Out Knapsack Books by Chan Joon Yee

4 Peaks, 1 Trip

Sumber Brantas means source of the Sungai Brantas, the longest river in Java. It is a big agricultural district with altitude ranging from 1600m-1900m. It

Gunung Kerinci 2023

Gunung Kerinci 2023 Gunung Kerinci stands at an altitude of 3800m. It is the highest mountain on the island of Sumatra and also the highest

Mekong Musings

I’ve forgotten what it was that prompted me to muse on this trip. It’s not going to be my first time seeing the Mekong and

The Most Beautiful Place In Vietnam – the Hà Giang Loop

From Wikipedia: Hà Giang is a city located on the banks of the Lô River in the Northeast region of Vietnam close to the Chinese border. I spite of its

Medical Mission, Laos February 2023

I’ve always treated my overseas trips as holidays and even though my holidays can’t be considered “relaxing” to many people (they are to me), I

Myanmar, Is It Safe?

Myanmar’s civil war has reached a new level. Operation 1027 refers to a military operation by the Brotherhood Alliance comprising the Kokang Army, Arakan Army

Risky Money

Mention 缅北 or Northern Myanmar and many Chinese people will freeze. That’s because these couple of years, horror stories about innocent people being tricked by

Risky Vacations

The so called “risky vacations” are still very much niche market. The once thriving nonprofit clubs and societies running these expeditions are now dead or

Tragedy On Kilimanjaro

Something tragic occurred on Mt Kilimanjaro 5895m. Singaporean Darrel Phee age 28, died while climbing the highest mountain in Africa. He was part of a