I often find myself having to explain to people that Borneo is an island that is divided among three countries: Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. When people say they’ve been to Borneo – the world’s third largest island, the majority would have been to the Malaysian part namely the state of Sabah where the famous Sepilok … Continue reading Exploring Borneo
It was approaching Easter in 2009 and I had no idea what my big travel plans would be after my exams in June. I knew I wanted to go to Iceland, do a big road trip in the Balkans with my friends and visit my sister in the US till the end of July. So … Continue reading My 6 months as a backpacker across 34 countries and 5 continents
It was a wet Sunday morning but it did not deter us from going out rafting in the mighty Lütschine in the Swiss Alps. After the safety briefings (in front of the local fire station) and the compulsory group photo, we headed down the river which was freezing at 6 Celsius. First things first, push … Continue reading Rafting in Interlaken, Switzerland
1) Long drives and long days Some days you would be doing nothing but driving from Point A to Point B for 8 long hours. Advice: Make sure you have a great book to read, a good play list to listen to, stock up on snacks and pray you are traveling with some like minded … Continue reading 5 things to know about overland travel in Africa by truck
On one of the days based in Bariloche, we set off for the black glacier and the foot of Mt. Tronador (thunder), the tallest mountain in the area just after breakfast. The mountain got its name as you can always hear thunder when you’re near it – in actuality you are hearing the sound of … Continue reading Ventisquero Negro – Argentina’s Black Glacier
One night in November 2009, my dad and I experienced a strange evening in Damascus. Continue reading A strange evening in Damascus
Famous for its coastlines, beaches, clotted cream and pasties, I finally explored Cornwall during our Easter holidays in 2008. Continue reading Cornwall Highlights
