About
Hi, I’m Aaron. Grew up in sunny Singapore before discovering the joy of traveling, exploring unfamiliar places and being within nature. I still hold my day job but try to do a couple of trips a year. I hope to share some of these amazing destinations so that you can enjoy them, be it in person or through the posts, and that’s what this blog is about.
Themes
Hiking
Follow me as I hike and camp around the world! From the Arctic circle to desert valleys and beyond.
Singapore
Dedicated to this sunny island I call home. There’s more to Singapore than the glitzy skylines and fancy gardens, read on to find out more!
Singapore to Europe Overland
My longest trip yet, spanning 50 days from Singapore to Moscow. That’s done but I suspect there’ll be part 2.
Popular Posts
All you need to know to hike the Kungsleden
Over a hundred kilometre through the Swedish wilderness, above the Arctic Circle.
How to Spend 2 days in Petra
Exploring the ancient city and uncovering its secrets.
Wadi Rum – Desert Camping
Scenes from Mars and nights under stars, with a hint of the Bedouin.
Tarfala: Hiking to the magical glacial valley
Spend a night next to a small lake surrounded by glaciers and mountains.
Wadi Dana/ Dana Biosphere Reserve – 2 hikes without a guide
A walk through a desert valley unlike any other.
All you need to know to visit Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve
A visit to the last Shangri-la.
Latest Posts
[Malaysia] Plan your trip on the Jungle Railway
The Jungle Railway in Malaysia offers a one-of-a-kind travel experience, taking you through scenic landscapes, historic towns, and dense jungles. This train journey is more than just a ride; it’s an adventure that lets you explore the beauty and culture of Malaysia from a unique perspective. Imagine winding through dense jungle canopies, crossing rivers, and passing villages that seem untouched…
[Malaysia] Jungle Line Adventures – Dabong
Next up, the mountains, jungles, caves and waterfalls of Dabong, Kelantan – an underrated gem along the Jungle Line in Kelantan, Malaysia. Here’s a detailed account of our 4 day experience to Dabong/ Gunung Stong State Park. Other information that may be useful for planning your trip to Dabong/ Gunung Stong can be found towards the end of this post….
[Malaysia] Jungle Line Adventures – Perhentian Islands
Among the countless island getaways available in this region, the Perhentian Islands is probably offers among the best mix of accessibility, affordability and beauty. Great snorkelling, beaches, some hiking, and lots of great vibes. Just load up on sunscreen, a good amount of cash, and you’ll be in for a good time. Perhentian Islands is not directly on the Jungle…
[Malaysia] Jungle Line Adventures – Kota Bharu
Been caught up with too many commitments, here’s another post a year late. This was a trip I took on a short career break in 2023, traversing the nostalgia-inducing Jungle Railway in Malaysia. On this trip I made 3 stops towards the northern end of the line – Kota Bharu, Perhentian Islands (not directly on the line) and Dabong. I…
[Australia] Tasmania Road Trip Part 5 – Bruny Island
4 days in Bruny Island, the last stretch of our 3 week campervan lap around Tasmania. This was my second time to Bruny Island but the first time staying on the island. We made the most of our last days in the campervan by camping out at unpowered campsites for the next 3 nights and heading to some of the…
[Australia] Tasmania Road Trip Part 4 – West to South
The next leg of our 3 week campervan trip around Tasmania in December 2022, a little deeper into the slightly less popular regions from the west to the south. We made stops at Zeehan, Queenstown, Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Mount Field National Park, New Norfolk, Franklin, Geeveston, Hastings Caves State Reserve and a couple other places along the way….