"Hiking through tropical rainforest, biking along the Kranji countryside, a morning session of tennis with a friend, getting soaked in a tropical rainshower ...I'm up for pretty much anything outdoors! "
Berkeley
Hi, I’m Britta. I’m a nomad – I’ve lived on 4 continents to date. Travel is my chosen way of life, be it solo, with my partner, or in groups of like-minded friendly buddies. Oftentimes I feel most at home surrounded by unspoiled and uncurated nature, not necessarily the most scenic, and definitely not the touristy spots.
Why my love for travel? I have asked myself this question many times.
Here’s my answer: We all grow up with our own cultural and personal biases, some we are conscious of, some we are not. Travelling forces me to re-examine my values and beliefs each time I leave my comfort zone. Strange as it sounds, besides enjoying nature, I’m a sucker of this feeling of continuous doubt of my own values. It teaches me over and over again to “get real”, meaning: to not take my ego too seriously, to shed my unconscious bias, to stare the fear of the unknown in the face until it backs off.
I have also been a career girl in my past life – a PhD in Computer Science, followed by 7 years in Silicon Valley working on “the next big thing” …until I decided to drop all that and join 3PlayGrounds.
Why, you might ask.
Because for the first time in my life I believe in a mission. I can help make the world a better place. But I can only do it with your help.
Let us travel the world together. Let us learn about places, cultures, people with an open heart. Let's commit to shedding all the conscious and unconscious biases and fears we have of each other! Let us make this world of ours a truly inclusive place for all.
And: Let us level the world’s economis playing field! Let us build a movement that gives that rural guide in that Indonesian village direct access to 1st world travellers, so he (and not that overseas travel agent) can make a living off tourism.
Given the trip for $105, 1. No coach is not provided in Singapore which caused inconvenience. 2. Meeting point is at woodlands checkpoint at 645. Hence, the participants had to take cab. 3. 20 pax squeezed in two MPV which is provided in JB to the surfing place. 4. Mee hoon or new goreng is provide... Read more
Twenty went with a guide and still smooth and swift to a site suitable for beginner surf for most and advanced surf for some. Convenient with village house shower and shelter if it ever rain. All in all a good Saturday trip for the sun, the sea and the surf!!
Britta & Dawn, Thanks for organizing this meetup to Kota Tinggi from 12-13November. And thank you for resolving all issues that came up during the trip to make this trip smooth and enjoyable for everyone. I've told quite a number of friends about this meetup and they are keen to sign up if ther... Read more
17 went on the trip from Singapore, sporting, friendly, helpful, easy going and likeminded people. Thanks to Organisers Britta and Dawn! You have toiled and gone out to make us comfortable. Started together at Woodlands and finished off at Woodlands. Good spirit and Good closing dinner at JB! WIll j... Read more
