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5500 Steps & Some Mishaps to a Beautiful Sunrise at Adam’s Peak

Jul 20, 2017

All the struggles getting to the peak. … More 5500 Steps & Some Mishaps to a Beautiful Sunrise at Adam’s Peak

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Vesak Day in Kandy – Most Important Religious Celebration in Sri Lanka

Jul 11, 2017

Celebrating Vesak Day in one of the most sacred places of worship for Buddhists. … More Vesak Day in Kandy – Most Important Religious Celebration in Sri Lanka

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Bus rides and the people of Sri Lanka

Jul 4, 2017

“Okay. I’m the only foreigner again.” (also noticing there is only one other female on board) “Where are the other travellers? Why am I the only one? Is this the right bus?” Ten minutes later when some other travellers started boarding.. “Yeah, this should be the right one”. Then off goes the bus after another … More Bus rides and the people of Sri Lanka

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First impressions of Sri Lanka

Jun 23, 2017

Standing in line at the immigration counter upon arrival, my eyes started to wander, observing the type of travellers visiting. Families with kids, groups of guys who look local, solo travellers and couples. COUPLES! There were a lot of them. Looking at my own queue, I noticed that they were all couples and started counting … More First impressions of Sri Lanka

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At the border of the most dangerous country as the only female tourist.

Jan 23, 2016

Crossing the border after finding out that Honduras has the highest homicide rate in the world only the day before made me feel uneasy. … More At the border of the most dangerous country as the only female tourist.

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Antigua, Guatemala – My home away from home

Dec 26, 2015

One benefit of long-term travel is that it allowed me to build a deeper connection with the people I met. Taking up a 50hr Spanish course in Antigua City, the time I spent there has seen me fostering relations that I would have otherwise not been able to. … More Antigua, Guatemala – My home away from home

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Experiencing the massive crowds in Asia as if I am not Asian.

Dec 13, 2015

“People mountain people sea” – a sight to behold for the uninitiated westerners. Warning: Hold on tight! … More Experiencing the massive crowds in Asia as if I am not Asian.

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River tubing the Cahabón River in Guatemala

Nov 6, 2015

Friends and family always fear for my safety travelling in a region perceived as one of the most dangerous. But the only times I thought I was going to die throughout the 6months in Central America was all water activities-related. … More River tubing the Cahabón River in Guatemala

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The Confused Mind of A Wanderer

Jul 31, 2015

How well does the mind adapts to its ever-changing environment? … More The Confused Mind of A Wanderer

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https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSuq4KCEQrK/ Before Kpop - 浜崎あゆみ To : Jigokudani Yaen-Koen Snow Monkey Park visitors. Autumn at one of my favourite places in Seoul 🍂 Seoul has welcomed its first snow for 24/25 season. Autumn is officially over 👋 This is a permanent outdoor exhibition at National Folk Museum of Korea that is 5mins walk away from Gyeongbokgung Palace. Almost every stall was packed on a Saturday night. Long queues at the surrounding restaurants too. Got mine from 2294-5977 this time round and they gave us additional 4 packets of meat to try as “service” 😋 Few favourites. 11km way up next time!

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