In another few days, we will be wrapping up the year 2014. It had been another year of ups and downs. In terms of travelling, probably more ups (in mountains) than downs (diving the seas) ; in terms of health, more downs than usual ; in terms of work which I normally do not want to talk about, definitely more downs than ups ; in terms of life, that’s a roller coaster ride (as usual) 🙂 Continue reading A whisper in the ear
Trekking Mount Ijen and Mount Semeru was our main itinerary. As usual, we added on the rainbow waterfalls and the old hotel in Malang, not forgetting a short trip to Batu too. Continue reading Hiking Ijen and Mt Semeru, Sept 2014
Hiking Mt Bromo, Ijen & Kawah Wurung, Indonesia was a greedy trip and we never thought we could visit all and an additional Bularan National Park, quite a feat. Continue reading Hiking Mt Bromo, Ijen & Kawah Wurung, Indonesia jul 2014
Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, East Africa saw me getting sick in the midst of my climb for the first time. I enjoyed the jungle trek but the altitude got to me eventually. Continue reading Trekking Kilimanjaro, March 2014
I decided on a much further destination, Tanzania in East Africa. The goal was to hit Kilimanjaro, go on a safari and end off with a dive in Zanzibar. Continue reading Traveling in Tanzania, east Africa, March 2014 (intro)
Trekking Mount Kota Kinabalu in Sabah for a second time but via the Mersilau route this time. A slight detour on the traverse but the views made it worthwhile. Continue reading Trekking Mt Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Feb 2014
Diving Tubbataha reef in the Phillipines promises clear waters, vast stretches of unbroken healthy reef and schools of fishes and sharks, definitely a diver’s paradise. Continue reading Diving Tubbataha reefs, Palawan, Philippines June 2013
Diving the Phillipines from the south in Tubbataha reef to Busuanga on Palawan island, ending the last week in Aniliao, an extravagant dive trip for me. Continue reading Diving Philippines, June 2013 (intro)
Diving Pulau Tioman, Malaysia has a special significance to me. Just off Mersing, it is very near to home but it is my first time here for my century dive. Amazing clear waters and abundance marine life. Continue reading Diving Tioman, April 2013
Diving Pulau Layang Layang in Sabah features clear visibility in the waters that often exceed 40m, not forgetting hammerhead sharks in the right season. Continue reading Diving Layang Layang, Sabah March 2013