Tag Archives: adventure

Day 90 – Cycling the outskirts

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Cassandra

Nyaung Shwe, Myanmar (10.07.2013) A gaggle of us backpackers rented bikes and cycled an hour out of town – up and down, around bends, bouncing on our bottoms along potholed dirt roads – to find some famed hot springs which … Continue reading →

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Day 48 – Night train

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Cassandra

Koh Tao to Bangkok, Thailand (28.05.2013) Little green-cloaked cubicles line the ageing metal corridor. Most curtains are drawn with anonymous bodies reclining behind them but my slightly stained white sheets shine out at me like a beacon. Birth 13. Welcome … Continue reading →

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Day 47 – Quad biking

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Cassandra

Koh Tao, Thailand (28.05.2013) Koh Tao has a few main villages with “decent” roads connecting them but if you want to get to any of the insanely beautiful beaches away from the villages you gotta take your life into your … Continue reading →

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Day 46 – Twins and White Rock

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Cassandra

Koh Tao, Thailand (27.05.2013) Today I did what Koh Tao does best – diving! Crystal divers took us out to explore the Twins and White Rock dive sites where we had glass like viz, mellow waters, and comparatively few companions. … Continue reading →

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Day 42 – A jungle adventure

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Cassandra

Khao Sok, Thailand (23.05.2013) No sooner had I emerged from my mosquito net draped slumber this morning than I found an unwelcome hitchhiker on my left middle toe – “Good morning, Mr Leech.” I’m staying in a Jungle Hut just … Continue reading →

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Day 36 – Meeting the locals

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Cassandra

Phi Phi Islands, Thailand (17.05.2013) Rose early and headed out for an underwater adventure. The liquid planet offers cool respite from the heat, a chance to meet the locals, and the tranquil meditation of listening to nothing more than your … Continue reading →

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A month in Malaysia

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Cassandra

After a full calendar month on the road here in Malaysia it’s time to say goodbye. I didn’t really know what to expect when I arrived but I found a country far more relaxed and fascinating than I could have … Continue reading →

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Day 25 – Certified!

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Cassandra

Perhentian Islands, Malaysia (06.05.2013) Lotte and I had an amazing final dive today. It’s official, we’re certified open water divers. Woop! Cool underwater photos coming soon, watch this space! I reluctantly left the Perhentian Islands this afternoon, due to lack … Continue reading →

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Day 22 – Student divers

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Cassandra

Perhentian Islands, Malaysia (03.05.2013) I’ve started my PADI Open Water scuba diving certification. Theory and skills training mostly today. It’s remarkably scary to take your mask off under water.

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Day 20 – Discovering scuba

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Cassandra

Perhentian Islands, Malaysia (01.05.2013) Lotte and I tried our hand at Scuba Diving today. After the initial panic at the strangeness of breathing below the surface I relaxed into the underwater world. We’re going to sign up for a PADI … Continue reading →

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13 things I’ve learned about travelling

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Cassandra

I fly out today, off on a new adventure. There’s always such a mixed bag of emotions when you set off into the unknown – excitement at what awaits you, sadness to say goodbye, nerves, joy, fear. A bit of … Continue reading →

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Losing the rat race

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Cassandra

Maybe I’ll come last in the rat race. I think I’m fine with that. It’s a strange thing for a Type A personality like me to say, but it’s time to drop out of the race. Let’s face it, I’ve … Continue reading →