tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76636244425586724962024-03-14T13:06:03.108+08:00Wonderstruck; Wanderlust One girl's journey to conquer the world. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663624442558672496.post-38733546332477610852019-01-02T22:27:00.001+08:002019-01-02T22:29:22.674+08:00Snapshots - Nuremberg, Germany <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fairy Tale Town was the first thought that flashed through my head when I chanced upon photos of Rothenburg. "I have to figure out how to get there" was the next though that followed. Turned out getting there from Nuremberg was a piece of cake. Hence, another day trip ensued.<br />
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First steps into Rothenburg! </div>
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Don't let the empty streets deceive you. The town was packed with tourists. The main square was so crowded that we decided to roam along the city walls. Taking the road less travelled lead to some interesting sights! </div>
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I can't stand how pretty the houses and the shops there are! Only drawback is that with the number of tourist, there's a certain lack of privacy. I kept accidentally looking into the homes of others.<br />
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Autumn - One of my favorite seasons. The myriad of colours makes every shot so pretty.<br />
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With Halloween being a few weeks away, there were plenty of shops all decked out with Halloween trinkets.<br />
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The entire town is walkable on foot. We spent the rest of the day roaming and browsing through the odd shops.<br />
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To end off, we decided to celebrate Christmas early by going into a Christmas Museum. Everything inside was gorgeous. That might have explained my ornament buying spree once I got back to Nuremberg. </div>
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As a tourist spot, Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber is worth a visit. It makes for a good day trip and lovely photos if you have a day to spare. But I think one visit is enough for now. </div>
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Conquered the highest peak in Germany in October 2015. I didn't exactly climb to the top of it... rather, I got there by cable car. Froze my butt off that day but the view more than made up for it. </div>
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Located a few hours away from Munich, Zugspitz was an easy day trip. It was -1 degrees the day we went and there were scatters of snow, which I feel added to the magic of the mountain. </div>
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Munich has been on my travel list for the longest time and I finally made it to the lovely city in October 2015. This was a trip years in the making. </div>
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There was so much to see and do both in Munich itself and the other cities/towns that surrounded it. We spent 5 days in Munich and I still feel like I haven't done all that there is to do. </div>
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We missed Oktoberfest by a slight fraction but still got to see the aftermaths of it. Spent time roaming around the main square and Virtulien Market - which is one of my favourite places. All the glorious food. It was freezing cold when we were there and hot soup made my day. </div>
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I'm someone who overthinks things most of the time. Even silly thoughts like, what if my bag gets too heavy, popped into my head. I mean, what if I have to use the toilet while on the flight? Do I bring all my valuables with me or leave them at my seat? If I take an aisle seat, are my belongings then safe?! </div>
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This year, just before my birthday I decided that I was going to finally learn how to travel on my own. I mean, I'm pretty good at reading maps and finding out stuff. I've just always travelled with someone else as a safety net. After all, safety in numbers as the saying goes right? But I digress. </div>
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I was scared shitless. No one tells you about the self doubt and worry that comes right before your first solo trip. Especially if you've decided to do it halfway across the world. My only saving grace was that I picked cities where I knew that the general population definitely spoke English. It probably didn't help that I was swamped at work the weeks leading up to my trip that I hardly had time to plan anything. </div>
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I was off to London to visit a friend, with my last day there being my first test of wandering around alone. After that it was off to Belfast on my own. Then, I met my sister in Dublin before doing more self exploration in Holland whilst staying with a friend. </div>
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It wasn't a fully solo trip for 2 weeks, but it was just enough soloness to provide me with a balance. Thankfully everything went fine and along with the experience, I found a new sense of freedom. </div>
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Until a few weeks ago, I'd only ever sat down in a cafe once to have a meal alone. And that was fast food. The sense of "yes I did it!" that followed my first solo meal kept me warm and fuzzy all afternoon (and no, it was not the seafood chowder I had). Taking my first flight alone, successfully finding a place, learning from mistakes made - all these are things that I'll take away from my trip.</div>
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According to the tour guide, it's super rare to see such clear skies and even the land beyond the Atlantic Ocean. The weather was perfect for the whole time we were outdoors.</div>
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I signed up for a day tour with Wild Rovers partly because they had one of the later starting times and were recommended by the cliffs of moher website. Spent a grand total of more than 12 hours on the road that day. But the view and experience was definitely worth it. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Cliffs of Moher, Lislorkan North, Co. Clare, Ireland52.9715368 -9.430882500000052527.449502300000002 -50.739476500000052 78.4935713 31.877711499999947tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663624442558672496.post-50808078043757590842016-04-08T21:53:00.000+08:002016-04-08T21:53:08.295+08:00Travelogue - Mt Bromo, Indonesia<div style="text-align: center;">
It has just dawned upon me on how many backdated trips I have! I heard about Mt. Bromo from a friend the the photos were out of this world. So I decided to take a trip there to satisfy my curiosity about the place. </div>
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The journey there started with a flight to Surabaya before our driver picked us up at the airport. From there.. it was a 4-5 hour drive to Mt. Bromo. </div>
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We decided that we were not going to take any of the horses but to instead make our own way up. Our guide said it was approximately 5km.. it was only halfway through that I realised it was 5km uphill.</div>
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Spent a night and half a day in HCM city, which was just the right amount of time to satisfy all my Vietnamese food cravings. </div>
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Best Banh Mi in HCM. One of my favorite Vietnamese food - I had one every day in time that I was in Vietnam. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2Mũi Né, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan, Vietnam10.9332105 108.2871837000000110.808498499999999 108.12582220000002 11.0579225 108.44854520000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663624442558672496.post-90218587396591799272015-11-01T20:56:00.000+08:002015-11-01T20:56:30.893+08:00Travelogue - Munich, Neuschwanstein Castle <div style="text-align: center;">
Visited Europe in October and fell in love with Bavaria. I've already mentally listed out the next few places in Bavaria that I definitely want to visit. </div>
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On one of the days, we took a day trip to see the acclaims Neuschwanstein Castle and the town it resides in. I can see why the castle in Sleeping Beauty was inspired by this. </div>
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First stop of the day was the Hohenschwangau Castle - the childhood home of King Ludwig II. Smaller in scale, but no less grand. We were lucky enough to be able to get a slot for an English guided tour. It's better to book your tickets online if you can! We decided to try our luck on the day itself as the weather was up and down during the period I was in Munich. </div>
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We had a little time in between castle tours to explore the small town. </div>
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Autumn left me blown away with the wide array of colours the leaves took on. It's officially my favourite season. </div>
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And last but not least, the highlight of this town - Neuschwanstein. The castle was never finished but the room that were completed are astounding. It's a pity really that we couldn't get to explore the whole castle as it looks HUGE from the outside. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Neuschwanstein Castle, Neuschwansteinstraße 20, 87645 Schwangau, Germany47.557574 10.74980040000002622.035539500000002 -30.558793599999973 73.0796085 52.058394400000026tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663624442558672496.post-14253554153939440242015-09-19T20:22:00.000+08:002015-09-19T20:22:00.167+08:00Travelogue - Sapa<div style="text-align: center;">
While in Hanoi, my friend and I decided to do an 2 day trip to Sapa. We took an overnight train there and a bus back to Hanoi. It was a definite experience - Sapa was so cold and foggy in February. It added a sense of mystery while we were exploring the area. I also got to experience riding a bike up and down the winding roads of the mountain while getting caught in a hailstorm! </div>
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If you think Sapa is lovely in Feb, wait till you see it in its full glory during spring and summer. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Sa Pả, Sa Pa, Là o Cai, Vietnam22.3564642 103.8738031000000322.297725200000002 103.79312210000003 22.4152032 103.95448410000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663624442558672496.post-41461102950364926442015-09-12T20:16:00.004+08:002015-09-12T20:24:01.979+08:00Travelogue - Hanoi <div style="text-align: center;">
Hanoi was a spur of the moment trip in Feburary 2015. Went there to visit a friend who brought me around on her motobike - which was scary as hell for the first few days because traffic there is crazy! The weather was nice and cooling and flowers were in full bloom as spring was on it's way. </div>
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Hanoi was a bustling city will never ending traffic and SO MUCH good food. Since the Chinese New Year was also approaching, I got to experience how Vietnamese households prepare for the new year. Thankfully, I left the day before the eve - by then most of the shops were almost close. Hanoi takes a week off for Chinese New Year and most shop owners will travel back to their home province to visit family and friends. </div>
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Also got to visit tourist attractions and learn more about Hanoi's history. Nothing beats having a local bring you around. </div>
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Other than Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day was also around the corner! This is one of my favourite shots of the trip.</div>
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And to end, some of the local food that I got to try. Will definitely be back for more! </div>
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And, I got to make spring rolls! </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Hanoi, Hoà n Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam21.0277644 105.8341597999999520.968477399999998 105.75347879999995 21.0870514 105.91484079999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663624442558672496.post-90111523125675426232015-05-10T20:18:00.000+08:002015-05-10T20:18:00.041+08:00SG Escapades - St. John's Island <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
First stop on my island hopping day trip was St. John's Island. This island was bigger than what I had expected. There were so many areas to explore! You could simply enjoy the waters near the jetty, roam back further into the island, or take a walk to Lazarus Island. We saw people lugging bags of things to the island in the ferry all ready to spend a day there. It was then that I stated to wander if my small backpack had enough "supplies". But back to the island. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">St. John Island was like taking a step back into the past. Life there was simple, slow and easy going. As I explored the island, I saw children entertaining themselves without the use of electronic gadgets. Families sitting around a table having a picnic and laughing with one another. A slow, yet intense game of checkers going on between two elderly folks. Happy shrieks of laughter filling the air. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">One could just simply stroll around the island, taking in the sights. I even saw wild chickens and countless cats. I lost count after 12 cats. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Spent about 2 over hours exploring the Island and people watching before heading over to Kusu Island. I just love how you can see the cityscape of Singapore. </span></div>
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I only found out about Kusu Island a few months ago, and upon seeing photos of the place, I decided to make a day trip out of it and go island hopping. </div>
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Turns out Kusu Island was really small but it was a nice place to chill and enjoy quite time and the beach. We took a ferry from Marina South Pier (ferry makes a round and goes to St. John's Island first - more on that another time). Since it was a public holiday, more ferry timings were available. Also, we didn't bring enough water with us! Thankfully, the temple at Kusu Island sold cold can drinks which was a welcomed relief from the hot sun. </div>
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The last time I went to Bangkok, was 12 years ago. When I went to Bangkok in November 2014, I returned to a completely different city. In recent years, I'd been hearing about the tantalising food and fantastic shopping that the city had to offer. So I decided, why not head back to see how Bangkok has changed?</div>
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I didn't really do much site seeing this trip - another excuse in my opinion to head back. All we did was eat and shop and take morning swims in our lovely hotel pool. It was a short and lovely getaway from everything.</div>
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We chose to stay further away from the city centre because we wanted some peace and quiet. (Also, we were severely tempted by the gorgeous pool Pullman hotel had to offer.) </div>
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After You Cafe!! Love how they did up the store front. The first bite of toast was like a bite of heaven. </div>
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I also found out that BKK takes their Christmas decorations very seriously. The shopping malls were all decked out, as were the hotels. Pity we missed the Christmas light up by a day! </div>
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Famous Wanton Mee stall! It was so good we ate two bowls of noodles each and shared a plate of rice. After that we had lunch at 4pm. Oops. </div>
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Random road side eatery we found near our hotel - our salvation after all the shopping we did. We constantly had dinner late because we kept snacking while shopping or eating a late lunch. The food here is fantastic! Think we had about 3 meals at this place - it you are wondering, it's opposite from the shopping mall at Phaya Thai. </div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663624442558672496.post-79155755956336167752015-03-14T20:50:00.000+08:002015-03-14T20:50:15.910+08:00SG Escapades - Kampong Lorong BuangkokOn a self-imposed travel ban because I should be saving money to go to Europe - but I've since looked at air tickets twice in the past 2 weeks. In an attempt to fight the itch to travel, I decided to embark on a journey to explore places in Singapore that I've never been to.<br />
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First up on the list, Singapore's last kampung at Lorong Buangkok!<br />
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Headed to the kampong in the late afternoon. The nearest MRT is Serangoon - got picked up by my friend from there! A short drive later and we were back in the past.<br />
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Although the plot of land is small, it's a different sight. Once you step in, the hustle and bustle of city life seems to fade away as you go about exploring. The houses there are colourful and reminiscent of a time gone by. Our only disappointment was that we didn't get to see any wild chickens.<br />
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No matter how hard you try to pretend that you are in the past, the present has a way of sneaking up on you. At certain spots when you look up, looming HDB flats can be seen in the distance. </div>
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And should you look up, you also get to see an uncommon sight in Singapore - electric cables!<br />
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We spent about an hour roaming around and exploring before we got too hot and hungry. Another thing I love about the houses is the huge expanse of space that they have. The trip was definite food for thought about how far Singapore has come and a reminder that our city is so diverse. </div>
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To me, Sydney holds a wonderful balance between the fast paced city life and the slower paced country side. Head to the city's business district and you'll see businessmen in suits walking around, the mandatory cup of coffee in hand. You'll see people of all walks of life hurrying about their daily life.<br />
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Head on over to the other side of the state and you'll find Bondi Beach and more. There the pace is slightly slower with surfers looking for the next big wave. The beach trails are filled with people walking their dogs and joggers having their daily workout.<br />
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Visited Gardens by The Bay with a friend earlier in December to check out their Winter Wonderland. Since it's Christmas and all, I'm just going to post photos. </div>
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It was right smack in the middle of Australia's winter while we were there. Having survived -30 degrees, I thought it wouldn't be a big deal. Big mistake. I forgot to account for the fact that I was heading to a mountain. The day we went to Blue Mountains, it was less than 10 degrees. My only wise packing decision was to throw in heatpacks at the last minute.<br />
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Mother Nature astounds me once again by her beauty. I swear the clouds in Sydney are unreal. </div>
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After a little exploration at Echo's Point (which is where the Three Sisters is located), we headed to Scenic World to further take in the sights of Blue Mountains. There, we can across Katoomba Falls which supplies Sydney's drinking water. </div>
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Scenic World was fantastic. They had a cable way, funicular and skyway that we got to enjoy. The walking trails were lovely too as they brought us closer to nature. </div>
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By the time 4pm rolled around, we were exhausted but happy. I wish I had time to explore Wentworth Falls but I guess this just gives me an excuse to go back to Sydney once more. On the 2 hour train ride back to the city, I crashed and had a nice long nap. Blue Mountains was definitely worth the time and effort it took to get there. </div>
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In April, I found myself on a plane, heading to Beijing. I was filled with anxiety because to put it simply, my Mandarin has deteriorated after years of not using it. Thankfully, the recesses of my brain still kept hold of all the words and phrases drilled into my throughout my years of education. </div>
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We spent the first day exploring the Silicon Valley of Beijing and roaming around. There were no concrete plans due to our lack of sleep (oh, night flights). </div>
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On one night, we decided to check out the Olympic stadiums before dinner, and there were a sight to behold! They were in their lighted glory with crowds trying to snap photos of them. </div>
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Other sights include the Summer Palace - which was a lovely place to spend the morning roaming around flowers and transporting oneself back to the past. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663624442558672496.post-22604814312276048022014-07-11T19:42:00.002+08:002014-07-11T19:42:44.148+08:00Woah. I haven't been here in a month. June was crazily hectic with the many June holiday programmes at work. The World Cup also started and my sleeping hours went all erratic. Amidst all that, I was trying to find a new job - and I did it! I'm going to be starting work on the 21 and I'm filled with excitement and a little nerves.<br />
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Over the moon.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7663624442558672496.post-41497229149117464162014-05-09T23:19:00.000+08:002014-05-09T23:19:00.568+08:00Travelogue - Great Wall of China <div style="text-align: center;">
In April, I visited China for the first time. China's only a few hours away from Singapore, and yet I've never given much thought about visiting it. </div>
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Prior to my trip, I did have certain apprehensions. Was I going to be able to communicate with the locals in my halting Mandarin? Would the city be crowded and jam packed with people? Were the people there friendly? More importantly, what was the toilet situation like. I honestly did not know what to expect. Nonetheless, I decided to ultimately toss my worries aside and conquer the Forbidden City. </div>
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I visited the Great Wall on my second day in Beijing, which was a Friday. Luckily for us, it wasn't too crowded, but there were lots of children on school trips. After much research and deliberation (because of transportation and communication issues) we decided to head to the Mutianyu Section of the wall. </div>
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Lots of research and map printing was done to enable to safe journey. But as it turned out, our worries were unfounded. It was a breeze to get there. We took bus 916 Express from the Bus Terminal in Beijing and the helpful bus driver told us where to get off. Once we were at the small city of HuaiRou, we hopped onto a minivan together with an American couple and some Hong Kong guys who were also heading to the wall. Our driver was nice enough to wait for us to finish exploring the wall before sending us back to HuaiRou where we would once again take the bus back. The minivan cost us 12SGD per person for a return journey. </div>
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Unfortunately the weather that day was a little smoggy which meant that we could not see far into the distance. One of the few reasons we chose Mutianyu was because they had a ski lift up and a toboggan down. This meant that we didn't have to spend time and energy hiking up to the great wall, and that we would have a blast on the way down. </div>
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Do remember to bring enough water and food as the small stalls along the wall are overpriced. If you're savvy in bargaining, it's a must! I spent the day lugging 2 litres of water around in my bagpack, which probably added to the difficulty of climbing. So, make a good estimate :) You probably will need more in summer though.</div>
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Since the ski lift and toboggan are at the same area, we had to make sure that we had enough time and energy to head back. We chose to hike/walk for about 8 towers and back. Along the way we got to see many trees in bloom and secluded sections of the wall. I was marvelled by how the wall was made by hand. Sections of the wall were really steep, and I huffed and puffed my way up, only to be rewarded by a lovely view. </div>
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We took about 3 hours to hike 8 towers and back, including a taking a rest to refill on energy. </div>
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Finally, it was time to head back and toboggan down from the Great Wall. We had to queue for about 30minutes as everyone else was heading down. The entire ride down lasted for slightly more than 10 minutes. It was beyond awesome as you get to control your own speed (as long as you do not crash into the person in front of you). Since the person in front of me kept breaking to take photos, I decided to do the same. </div>
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The Great Wall of China was definitely an experience I'll remember. It exceeded my expectations! </div>
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But will I ever head back to the Great Wall again? Not in the near future. </div>
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It was nice to see that there were different decorations this year. Going back to Tulipmania makes me miss Amsterdam. The weather, the crowds of different people, the winding canals, the hair-messing wind and the food. </div>
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The crossroads of Europe and Asia. My stay in Turkey was a definite eye-opener. Istanbul is a melting pot. I have such lovely memories associated with this country. When I read of the latest news about Turkey banning Youtube and Twitter, it makes me sad because Turkey has the potential to charm the world - with its history, people and unassuming charm.</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b>The city is full of slopes.</b> Every turn was yet another hill or an upward trek. My feet were achingly sore after 3 to 4 days of exploring Istanbul.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4OmkeSYf0cs/U0FSQdNhN6I/AAAAAAAACbI/ZC-3tA-FhQY/s1600/547306_10151198945539388_128017363_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4OmkeSYf0cs/U0FSQdNhN6I/AAAAAAAACbI/ZC-3tA-FhQY/s1600/547306_10151198945539388_128017363_n.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Cats are everywhere, and they are insanely adorable.</b> I remember having a kitten come up and rub itself against my legs while I was waiting for my airport pick-up. Needless to say, I spent the whole journey to the airport picking cat fur off my jeans.<br /></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>The people there are extremely friendly. </b>After walking through the grand bazaar, I had 3 different offers of tours in the evening. No offer was taken up.<br />Also, we were given free tea at some kebab shop.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pJlcomAqlAU/U0FSXNExwMI/AAAAAAAACbo/ZuZeqc8rVKk/s1600/603425_10151198912154388_622708531_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pJlcomAqlAU/U0FSXNExwMI/AAAAAAAACbo/ZuZeqc8rVKk/s1600/603425_10151198912154388_622708531_n.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Apple tea, is really sweet! </b>Do not add in any sugar if you do not like sweet tea.<br /></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>The food - kebabs galore!</b> Not to forget grilled aubergines and yellow rice. So much yums.<br /></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Cultural exploration </b>- especially in the many mosques that the city is home to.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PILhT57OHfs/U0FR2MvU3GI/AAAAAAAACZw/d56seos7_MU/s1600/293122_10151198933009388_1085497865_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PILhT57OHfs/U0FR2MvU3GI/AAAAAAAACZw/d56seos7_MU/s1600/293122_10151198933009388_1085497865_n.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Uy0xvoksoSQ/U0FR74YW5gI/AAAAAAAACaI/h5uRjKLZiXY/s1600/312056_10151198950164388_1100143901_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Uy0xvoksoSQ/U0FR74YW5gI/AAAAAAAACaI/h5uRjKLZiXY/s1600/312056_10151198950164388_1100143901_n.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>The Bosphorus.</b> A trip to Istanbul is not complete without a boat ride down the Bosphorus. Make sure you eat a little before the trip though. I was too seasick to enjoy the ride - should have eaten.<br /> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GSy2LMRCwD4/U0FRsd6JE8I/AAAAAAAACZc/acmJ8cQ4-wU/s1600/253932_10151198915314388_1808508024_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GSy2LMRCwD4/U0FRsd6JE8I/AAAAAAAACZc/acmJ8cQ4-wU/s1600/253932_10151198915314388_1808508024_n.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Stray off the beaten track.</b> You might find an unassuming place of attraction.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fH5BAbPmhu0/U0FR_YNvtlI/AAAAAAAACaQ/BilegsyO5Gw/s1600/391413_10151198933349388_1844763791_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fH5BAbPmhu0/U0FR_YNvtlI/AAAAAAAACaQ/BilegsyO5Gw/s1600/391413_10151198933349388_1844763791_n.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FUIO70NpJR8/U0FSRWLlPFI/AAAAAAAACbQ/M0zCzIhgeiM/s1600/549529_10151198942974388_276393086_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FUIO70NpJR8/U0FSRWLlPFI/AAAAAAAACbQ/M0zCzIhgeiM/s1600/549529_10151198942974388_276393086_n.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ylemcCFA5sU/U0FRs1WbzxI/AAAAAAAACZg/Gyt7QYzDGJ4/s1600/253947_10151198955304388_1574869169_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ylemcCFA5sU/U0FRs1WbzxI/AAAAAAAACZg/Gyt7QYzDGJ4/s1600/253947_10151198955304388_1574869169_n.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a><br /></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque is a must. </b><br />Stand in awe, right smack in the middle of these mosques and marvel at the sheer beauty and history these walls contain.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Istanbul does not define Turkey.</b> Take the time to travel to other cities. There is a different pace of life, and different sights and things to do. Despite the difference, everyone is friendly and ready to offer you a suggestion. </li>
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