Author: Matthias Chan
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UWC Day 099 – Sumatra, Indonesia – Another day at the Guesthouse
Another day at the guesthouse. Nothing to do but chill and relax, waiting for the trip back to the city. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc099 Roomates I woke up and found some roomates in my room, which wasn’t a problem for me, but might’ve been for some folks. Totally get why they always tell you to clean…
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UWC Day 098 – Sumatra, Indonesia – Resting around the Guesthouse
Chill, relaxing day around the guesthouse. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc098 Morning Woke up and found that my cell data was completely out, so spent a little bit of time trying to figure that out while waking up. Finally walked over to the main area to see if reception was better over there, and found breakfast almost…
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UWC Day 097 – Sumatra, Indonesia – Leaving the Jungle
Made a wise decision (in my opinion) and pulled the plug on my jungle adventure. Made the trek back out of the jungle and made it safely back to the guesthouse (it was a little dicey at a couple spots). Thankful to be intact and in one piece. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc097 The Decision. Woke up,…
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UWC Day 096 – Sumatra, Indonesia – Abundant Jungle Wildlife and Roughing It
Definitely wasn’t prepared (as much as I should have or could have), but got super lucky in searching out and spotting wildlife in the jungle. Not sure if I’ll make it many more days in the jungle though. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc096 Late Start Apparently the guides don’t really start that early, so we kind of…
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UWC Day 095 – Sumatra, Indonesia – Another Day of Travel to the Jungle
After 40+ hours of travel, finally made it to my destination in north Sumatra. Looong day, and so much travel by plane and bus. Flights Continued on with flights to Kuala Lampur, then to Kuala Namu. The second flight was SO empty. There were maybe 10 rows in each direction of me that had no…
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UWC Day 094 – Melbourne, Australia – Starting the Trek with a stop through Melbourne
Super early flight from Brisbane, but got to Melbourne around 8am, then travelled into the city for a bit to explore the city with the 14 hour layover. Super grateful to Kate (from Segment 1 of the cruise) for showing me her hometown! Brisbane Airport Got there early cause my AirBnB host told me I…
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UWC Day 093 – Brisbane, Australia – Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Brisbane City
Great full day exploring the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary with some up close encounters with some of the animals. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc093 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Woke up and headed to Lone Pine for a couple encounters I had booked a couple months ago. Wanted to make sure I at least got to see a…
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UWC Day 092 – Brisbane, Australia – Day Tour Observing Wildlife on North Stradbroke Island
Absolutely wonderful day out at North Stradbroke Island searching for wildlife. Got to see THREE koala’s in the wild which was an absolute thrill, and really enjoyed the tour and company of Anita at Brisbane Nature Tours. Highly recommend her for a tour if you like nature and wildlife and are around Brisbane. Photo Gallery:…
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UWC Day 091 – Brisbane, Australia – Dolphins vs Cowboys? Another Day of Sport
Had a super early flight and started the day at 4am. Upon arriving in Brisbane, just hung out for a couple hours at Starbucks while waiting for the Rugby match to start. After Rugby, ended up heading to AirBnB and catching a movie for a slightly chill day of transit. Heading into Brisbane Headed to…
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UWC Day 090 – Sydney, Australia – Exploring Watson’s Bay, Bats and My Very First Australian Rules Football Match
Last day in Sydney. Took a nice scenic route suggested by Terry to Watson’s Bay then took it easy before the my first Australian Rules Football Match. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc090 Watson’s Bay Started by heading to Watson’s Bay using some instructions Terry had given me. Nice ferry ride to the Bay, but the downside is…
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