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Notes from the Island

Posted on 21 October 2009 by Blue Ventures
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by Roger Vaughan I got here to Tioman Island, just off the east coast of peninsular Malaysia, about a week ago.  My routine goes like this: up at 7am, swim in the warm clear water, 8am breakfast in the restaurant next … Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Tioman | Tagged cleanup, conservation, diving, fish, jungle, rainforest, volunteer | Leave a reply

Do you wear shorts on your head?

Posted on 13 August 2009 by Blue Ventures
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By Tomas Essl. After the torture of the jungle trek at Juara first of all the entire team had to relax again. For that Friday a BBQ and a hat party were scheduled. Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Tioman | Tagged beach, blue ventures, conservation, diving, jungle, trekking, volunteer | Leave a reply

Welcome to the Tioman jungle!

Posted on 3 August 2009 by Blue Ventures
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By Sabine Our 3rd week of the expedition was very exciting and we got to explore a bit more of Tioman island Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Tioman | Tagged jungle, trekking, turtle, volunteer | Leave a reply

Underwater greetings

Posted on 22 July 2009 by Blue Ventures
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By Stefanie Menashe. The first evening we sat around in the restaurant hoping for the best; firstly that the food was edible and secondly that the group would be ok. We soon found out how lucky we were; the food was amazing and the company was even better! Continue reading →

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Diving in the dark

Posted on 22 July 2009 by Blue Ventures
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By Kate Rowbury

After a rather long overnight trip from Kuala Lumpur to Mersing, involving an entirely unsuccessful attempt at getting some sleep on the beach I made it onto the ferry across to Tioman and arrived on the island along with a few others joining the expedition. Continue reading →

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Tioman redundancy retreat

Posted on 10 July 2009 by Blue Ventures
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By Jamie Hunt

Having been made redundant after 12 years working for a certain UK bank, I was determined to have an experience with my enforced time off that would allow me to clear my head and move on into my next career… Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Tioman | Tagged beach, new career, rainforest, volunteer | Leave a reply

First impressions of Tioman

Posted on 8 May 2009 by Blue Ventures
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By Emma Mason. After three jam packed days in KL, a four and a half hour bus journey with a crazy driver and a late ferry, we arrived on Tioman. I loved it immediately. The small island chilled out way of life hits you as soon as you arrive. Continue reading →

Posted in Malaysia, Tioman | Tagged beach, blue ventures, coral, diving | Leave a reply

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