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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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 […]
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 […]
Malaysia: Cameron Highlands
Malaysia: Cameron Highlands Though not quite as wild as the Borneo half of the country, Peninsular Malaysia has a number of interesting options for day-hikes dotted between all the big cities. One of the most popular of these areas is the old British hill station known as the Cameron Highlands. […]