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June 2024

The writer in his kayak, paddling solo through the waters off northern Bali.

Great escapes: Solo kayaking along Bali’s northern coastline

The writer sets off on an odyssey through tranquil waters in a part of the world that will one day be reclaimed for an international airport.

April 2023

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‘One in a million’: Climber saved after three days in 300m crevasse

Mountaineer Anurag Maloo had been missing for days after falling into the crevasse on Mount Annapurna in Nepal but was rescued after a daring and dangerous mission.

February 2023

This boss loved skydiving. Then she took it a step further

When not leading the Asia-Pacific division of global tech company, Charlie Hales likes jumping out of small planes – and learning to pilot them.

February 2020

Standing left to right are Ming Temba Sherpa, Halung Dorchi Sherpa, Tashi Lakpa Sherpa and Pasang Nurbu Sherpa during a press before leaving for Mount Everest.

Sherpa team to attempt to scale Everest in five days in winter

Four experienced Sherpa guides say they will attempt to climb to the top of Mount Everest in the span of less than a week during the brutal winter season to set a new record on the world's highest peak.

July 2019

On the track Bashiry races an 812 Superfast but he drives a GTC4Lusso on the roads.

Racing Ferraris keeps this director on track

Nearly losing control while racing on Phillip Island hasn't put the brakes on Broadband Solutions' Sam Bashiry's love of cars. He answers our Time Out Q&A.

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