Category: Travel
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A Short Pause in Oman
This trip was a reminder that you don’t need grand plans or Instagram-worthy itineraries to have a good time. Sometimes it’s enough to walk slowly, eat well, cancel things without guilt, and read a quiet book that mirrors the trip itself.
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Eat, Pray, Work in Bali
Three weeks of yoga, meditation, work, and spontaneous adventures. Unlike Malaysia, where solitude defined my days, Bali was all about movement, connection, and rediscovering what felt good. It wasn’t about escaping, it was about finding a new rhythm.
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A Solitary Birthday in Malaysia
This wasn’t my first solo trip, not even close. I’ve spent years traveling alone, eating at restaurants by myself, exploring new cities without needing company. But there’s something about spending your birthday alone in a foreign city that feels different. Not necessarily bad, just… noticeable.
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Reflections from the Annapurna Base Camp Trek
After hours of walking through lush forests, across suspension bridges, and along winding mountain paths, I found myself completely immersed in the natural world of the Himalayas.
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Nairobi Through My Lens
What sets Nairobi apart isn’t one singular feature but the confluence of many. The city itself may not dazzle you with standout attractions, but it captures the essence of Africa beautifully. It’s the mix of modern food, affable locals, ease of transport, distinct culture, and abundant nature that makes Nairobi an ideal place to be.
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High Adventure: The True Story of the First Ascent of Everest
High Adventure is a very straightforward account of Hillary’s experience summiting the mountain; how he got into climbing, his early climbs, and a chance to join the Everest expedition in 1951, the challenges they faced, nearby explorations in 1952, and finally reaching the summit in 1953.
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Day Trip to Jervis Bay
When I recollect my weekend plans with friends, we were usually quite ambitious in our planning. Once we had planned to go to Malaysia for a weekend trip while studying in Singapore. In Dubai, we decided many times to do a day trip to Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah and explore the other Emirates but…
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Where’s home for you?
A few days ago I was speaking to a friend in Melbourne and he asked me, “How’s being home?”. I said it’s lovely, I’m enjoying staying here after a long time, and being with parents is great. I was lying. I’ve been asked this question countless times in the past few months, ex-colleagues and friends…
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8 Lessons I’ve Learnt from Traveling
“The world is a wonderful place full of even more wonderful people. Seeing it makes us better people – it broadens perspectives, develops empathy, ignites new ideas and ways of thinking, and makes the unfamiliar feel familiar.” Henry Brydon, Founder – We Are Explorers Henry wrote the above in a blog post about his 38,000…