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Category: Hiking

Perhentian Islands – A Remote Get-A-Way from the Hustle and Bustle of the Modern World
Beaches, Diving, Exploring, Hiking, Malaysia, Travel

Perhentian Islands – A Remote Get-A-Way from the Hustle and Bustle of the Modern World

After our stay in Kuala Lumpur, it was time to head off to the islands…. We had a nice rest, … Continue reading Perhentian Islands – A Remote Get-A-Way from the Hustle and Bustle of the Modern World

Hong Kong – A Perfect Balance of City and Outdoors
Adventure, Exploring, Food, Hiking, Hong Kong, Travel

Hong Kong – A Perfect Balance of City and Outdoors

In all my travels over the last three years to Hong Kong, the single thing that excites me about the … Continue reading Hong Kong – A Perfect Balance of City and Outdoors

Sailing Halong Bay – The Ultimate Detachment from the Real World
Adventure, Exploring, Food, Hiking, Travel, Vietnam

Sailing Halong Bay – The Ultimate Detachment from the Real World

Kayaking, swimming, toes in the sand, hiking, exploring island and chillaxing on beautiful dry nights on the Pacific Ocean.  No,  … Continue reading Sailing Halong Bay – The Ultimate Detachment from the Real World

Visions from Kyoto
Food, Hiking, Japan, Travel

Visions from Kyoto

calming distractions love trees mountains food music day arrives perfect   Continue reading Visions from Kyoto

Hiking Huángshān (黄山) – Getting Above the Clouds in the Yellow Mountains
China, Exploring, Hiking, Travel

Hiking Huángshān (黄山) – Getting Above the Clouds in the Yellow Mountains

The Yellow Mountains in the Anhui Province have been the subject of countless Chinese paintings, literature and various springboards of … Continue reading Hiking Huángshān (黄山) – Getting Above the Clouds in the Yellow Mountains

Tiger Leaping Gorge
Adventure, China, Exploring, Hiking, Yunnan Province

Tiger Leaping Gorge

At 12434 feet (3,790 meters) from the peak to the river basin below, Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the … Continue reading Tiger Leaping Gorge

Shaxi – Stepping Back into the Past on the Ancient Road to India
Adventure, Best of 2015, China, Exploring, Food, Hiking, History, Travel, Yunnan Province

Shaxi – Stepping Back into the Past on the Ancient Road to India

This tiny village was once an important point on the Tea-Horse Route to India. It lies about 120 kilometers northwest … Continue reading Shaxi – Stepping Back into the Past on the Ancient Road to India

A Motorbike Around Lake Erhai in the Yunnan Province of China
Adventure, Best of 2015, Biking, China, Exploring, Food, Hiking, Yunnan Province

A Motorbike Around Lake Erhai in the Yunnan Province of China

Dali, in the Central-Western Yunnan province of the PRC is an incredibly relaxing place – an ideal location to unwind … Continue reading A Motorbike Around Lake Erhai in the Yunnan Province of China

China’s Shandong Province  – Hiking to the Summit of Mount Táishān (台山)
China, Exploring, Hiking

China’s Shandong Province – Hiking to the Summit of Mount Táishān (台山)

This sacred mountain has been visited or worshiped at since at least the 11th century BC.  Qin Shi Huang, the … Continue reading China’s Shandong Province – Hiking to the Summit of Mount Táishān (台山)

Silkworms and Gardens – Daytripping in Suzhou
China, Exploring, Food, Hiking, Travel

Silkworms and Gardens – Daytripping in Suzhou

Rows of trees, exquisite gardens, ancient walls, muddy canals and fascinating silk production – is this the impeccable portrait of … Continue reading Silkworms and Gardens – Daytripping in Suzhou

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