Summit of Bromo

08082015. 2.30am. 

We had just been in bed for about 2 hours tops after spending 13hrs travelling non-stop. Wearing 8 layers of t-shirts and a sweater, we journeyed on foot for 3hrs to the peak in super chilly conditions and in the dark. Pitch black dark. Only voices and beams of torchlights guided us. When we reached the peak, we waited with the massive crowd; Cant get a good view. So we climbed the radio tower. We were super tired. But those jelly feets suddenly sprang when finally, dawn came down upon us. To view something like this is truly an amazing sight. God's creation. Subhanallah. 
After which, we realised we had to hike back down. 😭 😭 😭 

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Crossing the Checkpoint on toes

Cos taking a flight from changi airport is too mainstream. But it'll be our last.

We literally braved through the rain, jam, people and terrain just to get to Senai. Walking is no longer an option. If not for miracles, we wouldnt have been in Surabaya now.

Time check: 7.48pm. Were still on our way to Bromo. 10hrs of non stop travelling so far... 

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Kayaking through the Andaman Sea

Yes, I backpack. A lot. But this is one experience I will never ever forget. Tourists take longtails and speedboats to visit surrounding islands. That day, we chose to kayak 8hrs in the open Andaman Sea, unguided, and with little to no experience on kayaking. Little did we realise the dangers lurking within these waters; not until we came back onshore, super tanned!! To make it even worse, most of us do not know how to swim!

Coming back to SG, we realised the possibility of us probably not returning unscathed was in fact quite high!

But experiencing the sunset in the middle of the sea, just us four guys on a 2 tiny kayaks, was phenomenal. Subhanallah. Alhamdulillah.

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In search of Singapore's Long lost WW2 tunnel

So we bashed through the Marsiling jungle to find a forgotten WW2 tunnel. The experience was unforgettable to say the least! And as usual, I will always the first to enter/explore such places! Haha

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Dishes - Daging Lembu Naik Bukit

I don't normally post about food. But this one is something worth sharing. This is a Cambodian dish called "Daging Lembu Naik Bukit". Yes, its in Malay! Funny thing is that the name is in Malay but they dont speak much Malay. So their pronunciation goes haywire. There is another version called "Daging Lembu Naik Gunung Berapi". Wonder what that might be! Haha

Its somewhat like going to Seoul Garden but a cook will cook for you on the spot! Its kinda expensive according to Cambodian standards but definitely worth a try! We had fun experiencing this! Only available in the muslim kampongs in Siem Reap.

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Backpacking tips - Orientation

Backpacking tip: no matter where you travel to, the best and probably the cheapest way to get oriented to the area is by riding; be it on motorbike or cycling. And you may never know what hidden gems you'll encounter too!

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Songs of the wind

"It takes great skill to craft a song that inspires. The kind of song that fills the dark corners of doubt with possibility and purpose. Anything is possible and everything is attainable.

Think hard about those wild dreams and reckless adventures. Press play and chase after it, friends.

Cheers."

http://youtu.be/5EV9IdeU3D0

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