Bohol Philippines Dayhikes Like so much of the Philippines, the island of Bohol is full of beautiful tropical jungle and old Spanish-era churches and lots of interesting wildlife. There don’t seem to be established long-distance trekking routes across the island, but around the popular tourist centers there certainly exist a […]
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EBC – Mt Everest Base Camp
EBC – Mt Everest Base Camp This is it. The end goal, the reason you came. Mt Everest Base Camp itself! Most people will arrive here from Gorak Shep, the last set of guesthouses before EBC. If you’re in top shape, you could easily do it from Lobuche as well […]
Philippines: Puerto Galera Aninuan Waterfall
Philippines: Waterfall Near Puerto Galera Another light and easy dayhike option, this time in the Philippines near Puerto Galera (on the island of Mindoro). In Sabang or any of the other tourist resort on the coast near Puerto Galera, tour companies offer organized trips to the Tukuran Waterfalls including lunch […]
Myanmar: Golden Rock of Kyaiktiyo
Myanmar: Golden Rock of Kyaiktiyo Though a beautiful area and something you should definitely consider visiting while in Myanmar, the Golden Rock is not a ‘hiking’ destination in the strictest sense. However, if you want to visit on a budget for sunrise or sunset you’ll have to do a fair […]
Malaysia: Taman Negara (National Park)
Malaysia: Taman Negara One of the many popular hiking options in Peninsular Malaysia, the Taman Negara (literally “National Park”) hikes are among the most easily accomplished for those short on time or hiking experience. Hiking in the park can range from a short “nature walk” up to a multi-day […]
Myanmar: Pyin U Lwin Waterfall
Myanmar: Pwin U Lyin Waterfall Though only a light hike, the Anisakan Falls outside the hill station of Pyin U Lwin in Myanmar makes for a decent little daytrip with a steep enough grade to get your heart pumping for at least part of the walk. From town, either catch […]