Malaysia / Travel Guides / Travel Stories
by Teja · Published February 25, 2018 · Last modified June 23, 2019
“Why don’t you ask the shaman directly? He’s at ease now, since we’re waiting for low tide,” the organiser said. He led me over to the rough wooden platform, bedecked in nipah frond origami decorations,...
I have been twice to the national park of Malaysia, our jewel – the rainforest of Taman Negara. It was, in fact, the first destination I chose for my first solo trip when I first decided...
No one seemed to mind being sent to Muscat. That alone created a feeling of intrigue in me, for the Sultanate of Oman. Let me explain. I work with a lot of international professionals....
When I decided to join the MWSRP project in the Maldives, I faced a hesitation that probably only other females would guess. And that was: Would I feel absolutely stupid and awkward, going to the...
I did a lot of reading about Nepal travel before I went in August. During this preparation time, I found several helpful articles by backpackers describing how much it costs to get taxis and SIM...
Every now and again, I am asked by friends new and old for Perhentian Islands beach recommendations, based on my time there volunteering across 2015-2016. Aside from mentioning those resorts which have good sustainability habits...
Sustainable Travel / Travel Guides
by Teja · Published September 10, 2017 · Last modified November 4, 2018
When I left for Nepal, it was at the conclusion of #plasticfreeJuly and #noplasticJuly that had been going on in quite a few Facebook groups worldwide! So I thought on my return from my...
This article is not about the packing list for what I am carrying in my backpack. For that, I am grateful to have had the benefit of other travellers, and the network of travellers...
I’m not entirely sure how it happened. But this one time, my plans to go to Gua Tempurung for some caving somehow turned into whitewater rafting in Gopeng. And it was awesome! My colleague...
I picked the Malaysian state of Perak for my next long weekend that year. When I thought about where exactly I would go, I decided to skip over the more popular go-to destinations such as Ipoh...
England / Travel Guides / Travel Stories
by Teja · Published April 1, 2017 · Last modified June 1, 2019
When I went to accompany my friend to Barnsley, I spent much of my time roaming around Derbyshire and the Peak District while she studied for her exam. Derbyshire proved to be lovely English...
This post provides directions for the 7 megalith sites in Melaka that the Teja team found during our 2016 historical hunt! It is a companion post to the article on Travelista Club: 7 Megalith Sites of Melaka:...
Artificial glacier provides fresh water to villagersEngineers created an artificial glacier that provides fresh water.
Posted by In The Know Innovation on Tuesday, 1 May 2018
Teja on the Horizon is at Ahu tongariki, Rapa Nui.
12 hours ago
Yes, folks. This is the morning that supplied the image on the banner of this Page. I suppose I'm biased, but I still firmly believe that I've got the best morning sunrise at Ahu Tongariki.
The clouds were puffy in just the right way, the sun rose at an angle and beamed right behind the tallest moai. It was blue and green and yellow - the colours of living nature.
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#SaturdayStories
In hindsight, maybe I should have done the altiplanic lagoons tour last. That said, I did see some amazing lagoons that day, and made a friend. Guess which lagoon was my favourite!
Rachel Ebony
#atacama #altiplanic #saltlake #AroundtheWorldin44Days
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Day Tour to Chile's Absolutely Unreal Altiplanic Lagoons
The consensus at the hostel was that the altiplanic lagoons tour is a must-do. These are in the high plains close to the bord...2 days ago
Female Asian/Muslim travellers from the more conservative sides of the world have our specific hesitations about solo female travel. And yet, here I am - and how?
Well, for one thing, did you know it is getting easier and easier for us women to specifically visit and be hosted by *other women* elsewhere in the world? While certainly unusual among their fellows, many of them are nonetheless from communities and backgrounds not too different from us!
Check out examples on Female Travel Bloggers (and my contribution)!
#womensupportwomen #femaletravel is #empoweringwomen #FridayInspiration
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Women Breaking the Glass Ceiling in the Travel Industry
Support these amazing women-owned travel businesses that empower women in the travel industry to break the glass ceiling arou...I personally prefer being hosted by a local woman, ideally from a rural or otherwise still connected to the local traditional background. Rangiroa, Annapurna, Oman ... one of these days I’ll write an article to explain why it’s so much more interesting for the slow/deep traveller!
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