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Dragon Crest Mountain, Krabi: a stunning Thai morning hike

Posted on March 7, 2018January 17, 2023 by Alex Trembath
Dragon Crest Mountain trail views
07
Mar

The Dragon Crest Mountain trail is the most spectacular way to see the landscapes of Krabi in southern Thailand.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Asia, Hiking, Krabi, Thailand 11 Comments
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Swimming with sharks: advanced scuba diving in Koh Phi Phi

Posted on March 4, 2018June 5, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Koh Phi Phi island Thailand
04
Mar

We took our scuba diving passion to the next level by taking our advanced qualifications in Koh Phi Phi, Thailand.

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The thrills and perils of hiring a moped in Thailand

Posted on March 1, 2018January 17, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Alex Lisa moped Phuket Thailand
01
Mar

A cautionary tale about our somewhat reckless decision to hire mopeds in Thailand with limited experience.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Asia, Safety, Thailand 12 Comments
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Open water life: becoming a scuba diver in Bali

Posted on February 25, 2018January 17, 2020 by Alex Trembath
25
Feb

It’s said that the best travel decisions are the spontaneous ones. We put it to the test when we decided to take up scuba diving.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Asia, Bali, Indonesia, Scuba diving 12 Comments
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KK to Brunei and back by ferry and bus: it’s complicated!

Posted on February 17, 2018February 25, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei
17
Feb

Getting to Brunei and back from Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia is a complicated business. Here’s how we did it.

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Posted in Destinations  |  Tagged Asia, Bandar Seri Begawan, Border crossing, Brunei, KK, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, Transport 4 Comments
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Trip to Cameron Highlands: our itinerary for three days

Posted on February 11, 2018February 23, 2022 by Alex Trembath
Cameron Highland Malaysia Rafflesia flower
11
Feb

We went off the beaten path in Malaysia to see the jungles and tea plantations of Cameron HIghlands.

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Does multiculturalism work? Sure – look at Singapore

Posted on January 22, 2018January 17, 2020 by Alex Trembath
Singapore multiculturalism Arab Quarter
22
Jan

Singapore is a melting pot of different cultures and languages. It’s also one of the world’s safest and most cohesive societies.

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