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Nepal: The trek to Annapurna Base Camp Day 02 – Bump In!

In My NotepadTags Annapurna, Annapurna Base Camp, bargains, food, halal, Kathmandu, Nepal, Nepali currency, shopping, Singapore Management University, SMU, SMUX TrekkingMay 13, 20140 ViewsLeave a comment

Day 2 started hot. Apparently, Kathmandu is on rolling blackout, or also known as load shedding. The fan was switched off as a result (so were the phones we were charging). Low investment in power generation, high levels of corruption, and political turmoil have resulted in one of the most severe power shortages in the world. Furthermore, much of the large hydro power projects are export orientated and financed by India. Such projects provide only a limited percentage of generated …

Nepal: The trek to Annapurna Base Camp – Day 01 Flight Day

In My NotepadTags Annapurna, Annapurna Base Camp, Changi Airport, Kathmandu, KLIA, Malaysia Airlines, Nepal, Singapore Management University, SMU, SMUX Trekking, TrekMay 11, 20140 ViewsLeave a comment

“Help me convince Mummy to let me go to Nepal” My sister was referring to the trek that was organised by SMUX Trekking one day during the final school semester. Nonchalantly, I said, “OK.” However, there …