From Bayanzag, a 3-hour drive on flat plains and basalt rock terrain was a prelude to our first glimpse of brown rolling hills. Breaking the earthy landscape with a streak of blue and green is the Ongi Gol, a desert river lined by a spattering of trees. Nestled on the south and north banks of …
DETOURism is the willingness to travel differently, following the less trodden path, stumbling into unique experiences, and seeing our surroundings with new eyes. it entails exploring your surroundings, often associated with being a tourist in your own area, and going with the flow, going where the day takes you and opening yourself up to chance …
One great sculptured wall we named the “Flaming Cliffs,” for when seen in early morning or late afternoon sunlight it seemed to be a mass of glowing fire.The New Conquest of Central Asia by Roy Chapman Andrews The sandstone rocks of Bayanzag are popularly known as the 'Flaming Cliffs', due to the reddish tint in …
Hiking Then vs Hiking Now I first started hiking in 2012, meeting at 2.30pm each Saturday, without fail before hitting the trails at Bukit Kiara. In the beginning, our focus was on familarising ourselves with the various trails, building stamina, endurance and enlarging the group by inviting friends to join. For a year, we religiously …
While researching for attraction spots in Luang Prabang ahead of my Christmas 2016 visit, the UXO Lao Visitors Centre popped up and I added it to my must-see list. The centre has left an indelible impression on me to this day, and I strongly urge as many people as possible to visit for an eye-opening …
I last visited Bukit Dinding in 2015, accessing via the Jalan 6/27a trailhead, just beside a coconut shake stall. Located north east of Kuala Lumpur City, this popular 'neigbourhood' hill is frequented by residents of Wangsa Maju / Setiawangsa. Activities include walking, hiking and mountain biking. Enthusiasts have a choice of a 2.6km uphill on …
Route 90, the longest road in Israel at about 480 km (300 miles), cuts through the desert and passes by the Dead Sea as it travels from the northern to the southernmost point. Built in the 1960s, the newest sections (to the north of the Dead Sea), are 50 years old, paved after the 1967 …
Now that the trails are ready, please invite your friends to come over. All are welcome. I am happy to share Desa Petaling Hiking Trail with the community and hope to see more people on the trails, enjoying the fresh air and nature. Take a walk, enjoy the view and stay healthy!Sabah Keong The IdeaOnce …
Arriving in Amman, Jordan on the morning of 29 November 2019, we immediately got on the bus for the 30-minute drive from Queen Alia International Airport to Madaba and the start of our tour. Located 30km south of Amman, on the 5,000-year old King's Highway, the mosaic-filled city of Madaba is home to the famous …
On December 2019, our walking tour of the Old City of Jeruselam began early in the morning, starting along the north-east walls towards Lions Gate and the Muslim Quarter. One of seven gates created in the wall of the old city, Lions Gate is the only one that opens towards the east. Its name is …
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