INDELIBLE SOOT – IN SEARCH OF THE LAST MAMBABATOK
Audible torrential raindrops on Baban Homestay’s roof could be heard before we were fully awakened by not only our obnoxious phone alarms but also by the more pleasant smell of…
MOUNT KINABALU – IS IT TOUGH TO CLIMB?
The sun is shining. The air is crisp and clear. Lush green leaves stand out in sharp contrast against a sky of deep ultramarine. The world is full of opportunities.…
PLACES TO HIKE: THE ROOFTOP OF INDOCHINA – FANSIPAN, SAPA
Tram Ton, Shin Chai or Cat Cat will take you to the rooftop of Indochina. Good morning Sapa. It is 0330 hours at 2800m asl, it felt exceptionally cold for…
WHY HIKERS SHOULD EXPLORE SOUTHEASTERN TURKEY
Hikers are adventurous bunch of people. Some hike for the love of nature while others hike to see the world. Whatever the reason it may be, we often times look…
PLACES TO HIKE: HONG KONG DRAGON’S BACK TRAIL
Hong Kong is not only famously known for its vibrant, densely populated urban centre, delectable egg tarts, wontons, but also fantastic natural landscapes from the numerous islands to epic mountain…
HIKE THE ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN
We just have to agree with the ultimately convenient and great reputation for public transportation in Taiwan. From buses, bicycle shares, high speed rails to Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), getting…
LIVING THE EVEREST DREAM A STEP AT A TIME
Mt Everest – The famous mountain which many have conquered and where even more have lost their lives. Watching the movie Everest in 2016 reignited my curiosity about the mountain,…
GOING IN A SPIN @ BUKIT GASING
The game of gasing or spinning a top is a very traditional game popular in South-East Asia, and more so among the kampung folks of yesteryear. The game is mainly…
JAPAN ALPS 5-PEAK TRAVERSE
Enroute to Sarukura (1250m asl), gateway of the Northern Alps, we sojourned at a cozy lodge, Sherpa after a long days’ drive. Sherpa is perched on a hilltop at Otari,…
THE GREAT BARRIER LEAF OF TAMAN BOTANI NEGARA
Recently, we covered a hike to Taman Botani Negara (TBN) that left us gasping for breath. That heaving hike was interesting ‘up to a point’. And I promised to share…