Fuvahmulah is a Maldivian island that is reputed for sightings of large ocean-going fish, particularly tiger sharks. Scuba diving nearby, I quenched my thirst for shark encounters.
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Tiger sharks of Fuvahmulah
I knew that Argentina and the United Kingdom had fought a war over The Falklands. I knew nothing about the wildlife there, which again exceeded expectations.
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On Shackleton’s trail
I followed the trail of Ernest Shackleton on his most famous adventure and got to see the incredible wildlife of South Georgia on the way.
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Christmas in Antarctica
I landed on my last continent with a Christmas visit to Antarctica, experiencing breathtaking scenery and unique wildlife.
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Colours of Salta and Jujuy
Salta and Jujuy, the northernmost provinces of Argentina, have brilliantly colourful landscapes. I would enjoy this trip so long as I could catch my flights.
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The Annapurna Circuit Trek
I had a high-altitude mountain adventure and made some friends on the Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal.
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Riding around Liechtenstein
I spent a long weekend in the tiny, hilly Principality of Liechtenstein, including one day riding around the country on e-bikes that did not go according to plan.
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Summer solstice in Austria
For the summer solstice, we drove into Austria to see fires on the mountains, explore an ice cave and do an awesome hike.
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On the lash
I have never been one for parties, late nights or rituals. However, the few times I have been out celebrating the New Year, I have ended up with something worth remembering. This was one of those times. Once, when I was living in Hong Kong, my friend Erwin invited me to dinner on New Year’s […]
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An adventure with Vijay
Family and acquaintances have seen some cool stuff from my travels and also heard the occasional story of things going wrong. Nachiket (“Nachi” for short), a former colleague of mine, knew some of these and had invited me to visit him in Dubai to go scuba diving together in Oman. This sounded perfect for a […]