So I thought I should share how clean the toilet at the camp site was. It was the last day of Fjallraven Classic Denmark 2019 with 25km to the trail end at Bjørnemose Gods. Bjørnemose Gods was a different venue from the previous years. My trekker’s pass read: “On the east side of Svenborgsundbroen you […]
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04.07.2019, it’s Fjallraven Classic Denmark 2019 – Day 2! First thing in the morning, wee had our breakfast at the designated area. My chosen breakfast was the Chocolate Muesli. A little bird told me to choose the Chocolate Muesli over the other flavors offered. Packing the backpack took us some time. When we were about […]
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03.07.2020 – It’s the D-Day for Fjallraven Classic Denmark. 75km in a day from Faldsled to Bjornemose Gods. What is Fjallraven Classic? Fjallraven Classic is a trekking event organised by the outdoor Swedish brand, the Fjallraven. It started in 2005 in Kungsleden National Park, Northern Sweden where the trekkers trekked the 110 kilometres between Nikkaluokta […]
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From exploring Copenhagen city, I rushed to the train station to meet my hiking buddies, Ali (MY) and Berry (IND) who had just arrived from the airport. We were all present in Denmark for Fjallraven Classic Denmark. I found the two stooges on the floor trying to fix their newly bought Danish simcard in their […]
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Summit of Gunung Yongyap The peak of Gunung Yongyap guarantees the impressive 360 degrees view of the Titiwangsa range. What a thing to do after waking up in the morning other than heading out for the panoramic views. As the sun is already up, there is no sunrise for yours truly. I follow the voices […]
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We start late yet again on Day 2 despite our guide, Mizi Belantik relentlessly screams at us to pack and start trekking. The first day seems to lock the timing for us to start hiking for the subsequent days we begin approximately at 11 am except for the last day where we start at noon. […]
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Recently, a group of seasoned hikers make a comeback after many years of being on a hiatus. The mountains of choice are three peaks situated on the Titiwangsa range known as Gunung Yongyap, Gunung Berhid and Gunung Aler. Interestingly, the average age of the team is 42 years old. As age is a factor, the […]
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We ate our lunch and prepared our backpacks for our journey down to Long Repun where 2 four wheeled drive vehicles would take us to Bario. I thought there could be no more trials and tribulations descending from Batu Linanit to ending point after everything we had been through. Enough is enough. Read Part 1 […]
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I promised an old hiking friend to go on a mountain pioneering trip at Gunung Lipat Sanggul, Terengganu. It is the 16th highest mountain in Terengganu. Having turned down previous invitation to hike together two years ago, I agreed to go despite my back to back travelling from Kerala to Palembang to see the total […]
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As part of our preparation for our big trip to Europe later this month, we decided to go for a leisure hiking trip at Pine Tree Trail, Fraser Hill. It was Mira who insisted as according to her, the trail has clear path which was true. I was not aware that it requires 8 hours […]
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My dream to hike Tambora started when I was planning for the Rinjani trip circa 2012. I was drawn to Tambora due to its iconic eruption in 1815 which resulted the Year Without Summer. My dream had to be kept at bay as no one that I knew of wanted to hike Mt. Tambora with me. Only […]
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Earlier hike to Mahameru Semeru [Us standing high on the roof top of Java – Mahameru Semeru] It was a crucial phase of this adventure; the hardest route at unusual timing of 12am in the coldness & darkness of the night – THE SUMMIT ATTACK. We were awaken one hour earlier to ensure our bags […]
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RANU KUMBOLO : BEAUTIFUL MORNING How often do you get to wake up to a surreal atmosphere? It is as if the problems of yesterday vanishes through the morning mist. I nearly forget how starving we were the night before as we have been deprived of food after the 4 hours trekking. When I reach […]
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At 3.30pm, we reach Ranu Pani village. Stretching our arms and legs, we carry our backpacks near the souvenir shops as we have to wait for the organizer to settle porter and permit issues. Bun have to pack his backpack in order to separate the clothes he does not want to bring to Semeru. Lucky […]
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Having seen the great movie of 5cm (locally known as five-centi), I am very determined to proceed with our next adventures to the highest peak in Java, that is Mt. Semeru. See the trailer below:- httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe8RFHp_MlE The costs for this hiking trip is IDR950,000.00 each for the 4D3N trip inclusive of tent, food and guide. […]
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Bagaikan pesta muda-mudi di danau Ranu Kumbolo. Antara view terindah pendakian ke Gunung Semeru adalah di sini- Ranu Kumbolo. Story on Laskar Pelangi trip to Bangka Belitung has to wait for story on hiking the highest peak in Java – SEMERU. Stay tune. In the meantime, it would be very kind of you to vote […]
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31/08/2012 – I still remember it was rainy all night as if the sky felt the pain of my muscle aches and poured gallons of tears on my behalf. As I peeped out from my sleeping bag, I saw the bright sky in the rainy night. It was then my desire came into conflict with […]
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Now that you have some ideas on where is Mulu and the kind of activities to expect, here is the bitter sweet experience of yours truly hiking Gunung Mulu. 29 August 2012: Unease with the falling rain and my level of fitness, I pulled the duvet and slept for as much as I could, thinking […]
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No two mountains are the same. Mountains vary in its terrains and trails providing different experiences for the hikers or adventure seekers. What I could attest by now is that few weeks after raya is not at all a good time to go mountain climbing. After a month of fasting and non-stop loading of festive […]
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The morning view from Senaru Village was remarkably beautiful. How I wish I have a kampung as beautiful as this. After all that was said during post-mortem the night before, I was relieved to discharge my responsibility on that very day. We were going separate ways today. Four of us would go to Kuta, Lombok […]
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Camping at Laugardalur Campsite, Reykjavik
A Night at Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers
Fjallraven Classic Denmark 2019 - Day 3Camping at Laugardalur Campsite, ReykjavikA Night at Crowne Plaza Copenhagen TowersFjallraven Classic Denmark 2019 - Day 3
Fjallraven Classic Denmark 2019 - Day 2
Fjallraven Classic Denmark 2019 - Day 1
Fjallraven Classic Denmark - Travelling to Svenborg
Shopping Jubah & Baju Kurung di Ho Chi Minh [HCM Part 4]
Tips for Hotels in Ho Chi Minh [HCM Part 3]
Dari Bangka Ke Belitung
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Kembara Laskar Pelangi
Bohey Dulang, Mantabuan & Tatagan Island
