Mount Zion is one of the rare places that can move, having migrated from the City of David (Lower Eastern Hill) to the Temple Mount (Upper Eastern Hill) to its present location on the Western Hill, just outside the walls of the Old City. Despite shifting locations multiple times, present day Mount Zion remains an …
Regardless of which trail you explore, a cool hike is guaranteed as you are in the highlands. Another unique feature of this cool environment is the abundance of moss, ferns and lichen for a mossy forest experience. With a choice of over 15 trails, we decided on Trail 10 to Gunung Jasar peak (1,670m) and …
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Horse ride or hike? This isolated hilltop monastery can only be reached by foot or horse, so be prepared to hike, absorb a bit of history, marvel at the stunning views and work up an appetite on the way down just in time for a picnic lunch in the middle of nowhere. Tuvkhon Monastery sits …
This less frequented trail grew in popularity during the lockdown as all forest reserves and most parks were still out-of-bounds. From an obscure bashing-path mainly used by hashers, Heliconia trail was transformed into a 'highway' as foot traffic picked-up when Malaysia entered the recovery phase of the movement control order (MCO). Entering from Kampung Sg …
A mountain ridge on the eastern side of Kidron valley, Mount of Olives commands wonderful views over the Old City and Temple Mount. Its name is derived from the olive trees that once covered its slopes.Steeped in biblical significance, it is associated with key events surrounding the life of Jesus which occurred during His final days …
In August 2019, my wish to hike up Penang Hill finally materialised during a family holiday to the Island State. I found a wealth of information on Hiking Trails of Penang Hill - various trails, distances, maps and respective entry points. Managed by the Penang State Government, the website also provides GPS coordinates of all …
This natural wonder in the Orkhon Valley is the result of an earthquake and a volcanic eruption that occurred some 20,000 years ago. Fed by the Orkhon River, the water thunders down the 26-meter high waterfall into an almost perfectly circular basin and the adjoining gorge. One of the best sights in Central Mongolia Regardless …
Apart from keeping us save, there are other positive aspects to the Movement Control Order (MCO) that gripped the nation for close to 3 months. During the lockdown, people had no choice but to explore new ways of doing the same thing, to keep it fresh and exciting. A good example and commendable community effort …
2000 year-old Hebrew texts that are manuscripts to the Hebrew bible In the heart of the Judean desert, a Bedouin shepherd made the greatest manuscript discovery (though he did not know it then) among the high cliffs overlooking the Dead Sea. Ancient scrolls found in a desert caveAs the story goes, this accidental discovery occurred …
This was my first proper hike following the easing of the Movement Control Order (MCO) to "conditional" after 11 weeks of strictly stay-at-home. Hiking in small groups are allowed with social distancing strongly encouraged. Unlike 5 years earlier, there is now a clearly marked path leading to the trail head along the slope parallel to …
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