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Conquering Mt. Kerinci – the Highest Volcano in Indonesia

Conquering Mt. Kerinci – the Highest Volcano in Indonesia

So, I have just returned from Indonesia to tick something off the bucketlist – this time to the West of Sumatra, an island just on the other side of the Strait of Malacca from the Malaysian Peninsular. With over 130 active volcanoes scattered all over the country, Indonesia has the most number of volcanoes than any other country in the world. Of course, nothing can be more satisfying than conquering the highest and mightiest of them all – the one…

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Longing for a Mountain

Longing for a Mountain

It really is true. The best view comes after the hardest climb.  I took this picture from just outside the tent that I stayed in on the evening of my climb to the peak of Mt. Fansipan – the highest mountain in IndoChina. It really was such a magical view – with the moon and the dots of stars shining all over the somehow clear sky. It was one of those moments that I wish I could just freeze in,…

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#Moments : Morning View

#Moments : Morning View

My morning view from the hotel that I stayed at in Sapa on the North of Vietnam. It was without doubt one of the most beautiful morning views that I have ever had in all my years of traveling. Too bad I could only stay there for one night because somebody had already booked it for the next day. In fact, the whole of Sapa was booked to the brim because it coincided with a national holiday which in turn…

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