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December 13, 2009

Travel - an emotional escape?

via bravenewtraveler.com

We often hope to leave our troubles behind when we travel. But, does it really work?

Miranda Ward explores the question...

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December 12, 2009

Sgtravelcafe 11 Dec 09: Kevin on Papua

Yesterday, we had another enlightening session of Sgtravelcafe at Marymount View. This time, Kevin presented on the Eastern Indonesian Province of Papua. He told us about how Stephan Zhang and him braved the mountains, jungle, fast-moving rivers and knee-thick mud in a treacherous trek across difficult terrain, all without any guide or proper maps! We were also told about how a people 95% of whom used to walk around almost naked a decade ago are nowadays dressed like you and me due to conversion by Korean missionaries. The only disappointment the audience felt about this fascinating talk was that Kevin wasn't quite dressed in the traditional Papuan attire, despite telling us about Stephen's collection of Papuan penis gourd!

Dounut did the Brief Moments of the month by telling us about her forays into the Georgian Valleys of Eastern Turkey, with its spectacular Swiss-lookalike Alpine landscapes and Georgian heritage.

Thanks to both Kevin and Dounut!

To all of you, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

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November 16, 2009

A NatGeo Photographer's encounter in Antarctica

National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen traveled to Antarctica to photograph leopard seals in the water. After arriving, they came across one of the largest leopard seals his experienced guide had ever seen. (via PetaPixel)

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November 15, 2009

Egypt to Sudan - Lonely Planet's Tour d'Afrique

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November 14, 2009

Riding the Rails in Europe

via nomadicmatt.com

Awesome photos from a train journey.

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November 14, 2009

The next sgtravelcafe: 11 Dec 09: Papua: Journey Into The Stone Age

Kevin will be presenting on his Journey into the Stone Age - The Province of Papua in Eastern Indonesia.
Brief Moments: The Georgian Valley of Turkey by Dounut

Date: 11th Dec 2009, Friday 730PM
Venue: Wee Cheng's place.
Address: 11 Pemimpin Drive #07-03 Marymount View. Singapore 576148
Time: Door opens at 7:30pm (for usual potluck, socialising, networking, etc),
presentation will start at 8:40 pm.

Directions: Get out of Marymount Station (Circle Line) from Exit A. Face north and walk 400 meters. You should walk pass an overhead bridge, then Shunfu Road followed by a second overhead bridge. Cross the second bridge and Marymount View is there... at the junction of Marymount Road and Pemimpin Drive. Just opposite Shunfu Estate.

See maps: http://twcnomad.blogspot.com/2009/05/marymount-view-from-marymount-station.html

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November 14, 2009