Forgotten Gun Pit

Good morning Blog,

These days, we are having the monsoon season, and it will affect whether I can go for an exploration or if there are any new explorations in Singapore.

After conducting research, I identified a location to explore, and with assistance, I have refined it to a specific site.

Funny enough, when I woke up, the weather was all moody, but I decided to wait a bit to see if I’d get a thumbs up from Heaven for my adventure today. Looks like I was good to go!

Staying at Montigo Resort Batam

Hi Blog,

This year, I didn't go to Halloween night at USS, and I also wanted to visit some resorts in Bintan or other places with D. However, I can't forget that I spoiled D's mood during the trip. I think not just him; I also nearly spoiled HD before too. So I decided to go on a solo staycation, but for this trip, I wanted to give one more chance to test other people's patience with me, so I got SKK to accompany me.

Anyway, I should stay focused on the topic. Today, I will be going to a resort in Batam, where I always ask my friends or colleagues why staycations in Batam don't have nice beaches.

Until I came to a website that always has special offers for civil servants, I found that this resort would be my first staycation, which I decided to try: Montigo Resort at Batam.

Rocks Garden

Good Morning Blog,

Long weekend finally, but I have an important thing to prepare for next weekend. However, I was invited to explore a secret place in Singapore. Let me show you the hidden side of Singapore.

Hmm... Heavy clouds spotted... Hope it won't rain...

I was on the journey to a secret spot in Singapore where nature's boulders rest undisturbed. Check them out with me today!

Veranda Banyan Revisit

TGIF Blog,

Something random and impromptu that I did today: I had a blood test appointment in the morning, and since it was a school holiday, I had taken last year's leave to clear. Hence, I decided to clear my leave.

Now was the headache part; where should I cover?

Based on the title, I suppose you know where I'm heading. In fact, there are so many places in my mind to visit, so why did I pick that place? I will explain along the way. You can read my previous exploration of this place (blog link), if you missed it.

A Day for Lazarus

Good morning Blog,

Okay, so after ages of planning and finally finding the perfect time to go to Lazarus with my friends, D trying to find the right date with his busy schedule and mine, fortunately, we actually made it happen!

Blessed weather too! As you can remember, it was rainy lately, but it seemed like Heaven was preparing these clouds for noon. 

I always want to visit a beautiful beach and become a beach boy (well-tanned, healthy, active, and always cheerful). Too bad, I am a seal and can only do so when I am there to daydream.

Revisit Nee Soon House

Hi Blog,

I awaited ideal conditions and a suitable chance to undertake today's expedition – the Nee Soon house. (not the actual name) In the previous post, I attempted exploration but was thwarted by a sudden rush of diarrhoea and was unable to locate the entrance.

Looking good today.

I had a feeling that today could be successful. I attempted to research the house online, but I only found pictures shared on Reddit. Nothing more towards it.

Three Forests along Serangoon River

Hi Blog,

What should I do on Saturday morning? Of course, go hiking! Let's go! There are numerous locations to revisit to refresh my memory.

Plus, today is July 5th, and there are rumours that a massive earthquake will occur near Japan. Personally, life is still going on. Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

Worrying will not help the day, but I was worried about it raining heavily. Let's see how. So, where shall I go?

Abandoned Nee Soon House

Good Morning Blog,

The owner of Chasingpeak showed me a new location, which piqued my interest! Based on the pin location, it appeared doable, so I decided to try. My only concern is that it is located on one training ground and may have people nearby, so I must exercise caution.

This morning felt really nice and uplifting!

I hope to be safe during today's exploration. I do not know why... These days, I feel compelled to inform someone who will look out for me in any way, especially in areas where there are fewer people to fall back on if anything goes wrong. Okay, now let us think positively.

Australia D5 - Beach & Phillip Island

Hi Blog,

After the State Coal Mine, our next plan for the day was to visit Phillip Island and meet some adorable pet penguins. It was highly recommended by my friends.

WC told me there was a road that I was looking for, so I quickly snapped it with my phone, as I couldn't spare any time to hesitate. It turned out to be good enough, if not the best!

Along the way, I asked WC to stop by one of the beaches on Phillip Island, and he agreed! Let's go!

Australia D5 - State Coal Mine

Hi Blog,

Today marked the fifth day of our trip to Melbourne. Staying at someone's house puts me at ease.

Sitting on a carpet at home is a unique experience, but I understand it requires a lot of upkeep.

Where will we go today? We tried to keep it simple with three locations, starting with the farthest (not as far as the Twelve Apostles), and as the title suggests, WC had never heard of it.

Australia D4 - Go Suburbs

Good Morning Blog,

Fourth day in Melbourne, and there are still so many things and places I have not seen... Anyway, I intended to spend the first three with my friend Sf and the last three with my Australian friend WC. Fortunately, Sf and WC do not mind making new friends, so Sf will not be alone in the city while I am away with WC.

WC will be coming to our hotel to pick us up.

I was wondering what and where we would be going next. The fourth day was spent visiting the suburbs where WC lived to gain a general understanding of how the locals live.

Australia D3 - Geelong Waterfront

Alright Blog,

Where were we? Oh, yeah. So, after checking out Sovereign Hill, we headed to our next stop.

It was a different kind of road, and I was admiring how long and twisted it was. I like the road that leads up to the sky because it creates a beautiful image that is both unreachable and reachable.

Will anything be interesting to look out for at the next location? Should have. I will not make many comments and will let my photos speak for themselves.

Australia D3 - Sovereign Hill

Good Morning Blog,

Let us continue with our third day in Australia. Where are we headed today? You knew from the title.

It would be another long car ride, but still shorter than the Great Ocean Road on Day 2.

You may be thinking that Sovereign Hill is just a place; what makes it special? We were going to the Sovereign Hill Gold Mine Tour, which a few people had recommended to me, but Sf suggested it, and it would be a great place to visit.

Australia D2 - Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve

Yoh Blog,

Let us continue from where we left off in the previous post: the Great Ocean Road. Sf recognised that I enjoy seeing the natural side of a new location, so he suggested we visit Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, which offers free admission! Yippee!

Another long ride, but not far from the Great Ocean Road.

What's Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve? In short, Tower Hill is home to some of Australia's native wildlife, including emus, kangaroos, and koalas, which live in a large dormant volcano. Visitors can explore the area's wetlands, craters, and bush. My imagination began to run wild, as if there would be a large number of animals roaming around like on a safari. Let's see if we can find any!

Australia D2 - Great Ocean Way

Good morning Blog,

Today we went on a road trip to the Great Ocean Road! Anyone who knows I am going to Melbourne has highly recommended it.

You may be wondering if my title is incorrectly named. It should be 'Road' rather than 'Way', correct? There is a reason, which I will explain last.

Why did I wake up so early, like 6:30 a.m.? Aside from the need to get the vehicle out early due to the long distance, there was another reason...

Australia D1 - Melbourne City

Hi Blog,

It is finally here: time to travel! Many people have asked me if I am wealthy or something for travelling so frequently over the years, and I must admit that there are two primary reasons for this trip. I do not expect anyone to believe my words.

First, we had promised my Australian friend, WC, that we would visit him sooner than last year. He told us that this year would be a good time to visit him because he had just moved into a new house that could accommodate us. However, I did not see anyone making any plans to make it happen, so I decided to fulfil the promise myself.

Second, I enjoy travelling, exploring, and learning new things outside of my normal routine. When I was younger or first started working, I could not afford to travel because I did not earn enough to cover everything, including flight tickets and accommodations, let alone spending; it was out of reach. In recent years, I have been able to save enough money to allow myself to travel.

Abandoned Sport Complex

Hi Blog,

Initially, J alerted me and suggested today's exploration. Still, I had heard a lot of news about this location and was hesitant to go because I felt uneasy about visiting it. But after some encouragement from Chasing Peak, I decided to try it.

Today seemed like the perfect day to go exploring.

Sorry for digressing; I considered posting this on my blog at a later date, but my blogging principles said no! So I determined to stick to it. Anyway, today's vibe was different, so I went to check it out without any expectations.

A Quiet Battle Within

Good morning Blog,

I was trying to find time for myself to unwind at the beach and enjoy a long weekend after a hectic week. Ai also wanted to unwind himself before he travelled to Japan.

Miss Sky seemed to care for me, showering the earth at night rather than in the morning.

I was wondering... Should I try to visit the island on the weekend? Who knows, perhaps the hype had subsided. I suppose I will try it out one day.

Finding a Way In

Hi Blog,

I mentioned my failed hike in one of my September 2024 posts, so I decided to give it another try today! I read something about that place in the Straits Times and felt compelled to return.

What a beautiful, sunny morning! Thanks, Heaven, for this nice weather.

If you clicked on the Straits Times news, you would know where I wanted to go. Yes, it is the Oil Refinery Factory that I visited in 2023.

Adam or Sime Abandoned House

Hi Blog,

One of my friends showed me a picture of an abandoned building that he thought I might be interested in. After enquiring further, he only mentioned the road and ended there; I have been there before, so it is time to return.

It seemed like a good weather today!

It has been a while since I visited an abandoned place. I have missed the thrill of exploration, particularly during the COVID years.

Yishun Forest Again

Hi Blog,

On the first of March, the last day before Ramadan (the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and a month of fasting), I will hike with my friend because I promised to meet SY for a simple exploration.

Today’s weather was a bit moody, but at least it didn’t rain!

As the title implies, Yishun Forest will be a Level 3A experience based on my own Hiking Measurement System and fulfilled SY's desire to try off-trail hiking. Let me show you what a Level 3A hike will look like, and you can also read about my two hikes (Aug 2023 & Aug 2024) to see how much has changed since my last visit.

Free Trip to Lazarus

Good morning, Blog,

Today, I took a leave because I needed a break, wanted to try something new, and wanted to see how crowded it was. As the title suggests, I will be visiting Lazarus Island!

I took a deep breath and felt the light shining on me.

In addition, I can test out my recently acquired drone, though I don't know how it will perform there. Let's proceed now!

Thomson Nature Park Again

Hi Blog,

I had intended to visit the old uncle's banyan tree but I chose to meet an old friend who was available that morning instead. He used to volunteer at the park, bringing people around, and he had previously visited Thomson Nature Park.

So why not meet him and give me a private tour of Thomson Nature Park?

Thomson Nature Park is not new to me or any of my readers (if any); however, it is a relatively new park that has a special place in my heart.

Mandai Boardwalk

Good Morning Blog,

After a hectic Saturday, today was a relaxing day to rest and finish my blog backlog, but I felt compelled to do something else. I knew I needed to buy something at the zoo, so why don't I go to the newly opened trail?

The weather appeared cloudy, but I do not think it will rain. So where am I going? As stated in the title, I intend to visit Mandai Boardwalk today, as it is frequently mentioned in hiking Facebook group posts.

Exploring the boardwalk and buying something there is like hitting two birds with one stone. My gut feeling told me that visiting there at noon would be ideal for reducing the number of visitors compared to the morning.

2025 First Hike

Hi Blog,

Happy 2025! Yes! First hike! Essentially, I wanted to take my new camera for a walk to familiarise it with the places I usually visit, as well as hiking that I had missed.

Today was blessed with nice weather! Thank you, Heaven.

So where will I be hiking today? Maybe one of my favourite places - Bukit Brown! Let's go!