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Mexico City: A Sensation Assault
Eat it, drink it, see it, and believe in the soap with all the superpowers. I had a local market tour on the second day of my trip. It...
Zi Sen Chong
Dec 3, 20222 min read
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Switzerland: Interlaken-Grindelwald-Bern-Biel
Rolling hills, rugged mountains, thrill-seekers, and serenity. I found a place that I did not want to leave. I planned my Switzerland...
Zi Sen Chong
Jul 1, 20228 min read
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Perhentian, Malaysia: The Scuba Diving Journey Began Here
A long time dream comes true unexpectedly. To all the underwater dwellers, I am ready to see you. I am 32 year old this year. There are...
Zi Sen Chong
Jun 25, 20222 min read
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Belize: Caye Caulker and Meeting Strangers
This is the quintessential island life. Sandy road, small shops, and hotels along the water, golf-cart, and bike only, nowhere is further...
Zi Sen Chong
Jan 9, 20224 min read
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La Paz: Diving with The Whale Sharks and Sea Lions
I am here because Jacque Cousteau once said that the Sea of Cortez is the aquarium of the world. Diving here is expensive ($200 for a...
Zi Sen Chong
Jan 1, 20223 min read
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Costa Rica: Bull Shark Diving and Playa del Coco
The bull sharks were approaching, and my heart was racing. Shark silhouettes were everywhere. And I was glad to pull together a happy...
Zi Sen Chong
Sep 6, 20219 min read
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Chicago Basin and Mt. Eolus: The best ever backpacking and 14er
This Chicago Basin backpacking trip is probably my best Colorado outdoor experience thus far. From staying in the quaint town of Durango,...
Zi Sen Chong
Aug 28, 20216 min read
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Cozumel: Feeling Like A Real Diver
A trip designed to dive as much as possible and spend as little as possible. It exceeded all my expectations. And that girl at the...
Zi Sen Chong
Feb 14, 20215 min read
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Cozumel: Left Me Wanted More
The trip that I dived all day, did my first night dive, saw an Eagle Ray, and did everything I could to save a few bucks. I wanted to do...
Zi Sen Chong
Jan 18, 20214 min read
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Jackson: Grand Tetons and Skiing Above the Cloud
The trip where we walked on the frozen Jackson Lake towards Grand Tetons, became bear 399 fan, skied in the cloud, and caught Covid......
Zi Sen Chong
Jan 17, 20214 min read
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Moab: This Whole Enchilada Is For Riding
8,000 ft of elevation descent over 34 miles over 7 hours as a first timer. On Trek Top Fuel 2012. Doing-It-The-First-Time Tips: - Bring...
Zi Sen Chong
Jun 8, 20183 min read
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Hong Kong: Trying To Look Like a Local
First, looking like an Asian helps. 1. Casual Most people here dress casually, especially people outside of the Hong Kong Island. A pair...
Zi Sen Chong
Mar 5, 20181 min read
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