amazing white sand dunes this one is amazing fairy sand dunes .The Red Sand Dunes were equally impressive too and the colours are actually more vibrant than its white counterpart. I want to play on this fairy sand dune and riding my desert scooter .....
YES! Fabulous blog Teo. There is something about volcanoes that excites the soul...sharing that excitement with friends is a bonus...encouraging so you all summit. Truly magnificent views. You are Singaporean. I am Australian. I couldn't help but notice in your story something I have noticed in my travels. When one has shared experiences...no matter what our cultural backgrounds...it shows how similar humanity are. I felt I was on the volcano with you.
YES! Thanks for the really nice comment! I'm glad that the post could really relate to you, and I can't agree with you more that through shared experiences, no matter what differences, we are in fact actually similar in most sense :)
WOW Worth the effort of the extra early start...a spectacular sunrise indeed. I agree it is the best view possible. You caught it in the season for the perfect view...and to reward you Semeru gave a puff of approval...brilliant.
"Food can be purchased at the various stalls in an outdoor setting, not unlike those that they have in Europe." And I thought eating from stalls in an outdoor setting originated in Asia! Your next tour should be to Singapore's Chinatown.
Tots and travel... Yong Sheng, love your post and all your interesting perspective of things. I am so looking forward to the rest of your travel posts. I understand what you mean about not able to write. Life in Singapore can get a little hectic. Have a good Chinese New Year ^_^
opened my eyes to the big, wider world out there Enjoyed your essay on your perspectives on your experiences. I couldn't help but think...how lucky are you to have stepped out of your comfort zone to discover what is out there.
Coming through the standard education that pushed myself to seek for academic excellence, I never really knew what I wanted to do, and no aspirations on what I really want to be in the future. Growing up from a not so well-to-do family (but a very blessed one), I had little opportunities to travel, hence making my every journey on the plane/cruise/train a precious one. With every trip, I grew to like, then love the idea of just packing a bag, fly and go. An immense sense of satisfaction from understanding more about an unknown place, interacting with the locals from a ... full info
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Nice photo!