8 SEPTEMBER 2024 This detour (optional) to Gjeravica Peak is an epic hike and rated as the most strenuous of our 10-day itinerary. The hike features two main climbs for the day. The first is right at the start and the second is at the base of Gjeravica. In between are lush meadows and scenic rolling …
I first met Gregor in February 2023, who said it was difficult for him to climb Gunung Nuang. No, he did not mean the physical hike, BUT the difficulty of getting a hiking permit. At the Selangor State Forestry office, he was told to download the application form, fill it up and then submit the …
Having decided to visit Nami Island in Gapyeong, (an hour from Seoul) I decided to make a whole day of it to include other attractions nearby such as the Garden of Morning Calm and the Gangchon Rail Bike.I opted for an all-inclusive tour that offers pick-up from Seoul, round-trip transport between sites, admission tickets, English or Chinese-speaking …
Continue reading Day Trip : Gangchon Rail Bike, Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm
Resigned to another day of over 1000m ascent to the high-altitude remote village of Dobërdol (1,744m), the consolation is that once you gain elevation, you keep it. That said, it's still a challenging hike with lots of ups and downs through enchanting old growth forests interspersed with exceptional views. Duration | 6 hoursDistance | 15.6kmElevation …
uneventful vs spectacularThere are two possible routes from Valbona to Cerem: the ‘low/official’ (valley) route vs the ‘high/optional’ route via Persllopi Pass, that promises rare views of the Accursed Mountains bare stone harsh peaks. This alternate trail is one of the steepest of the Peaks of the Balkans and involves crossing from Albania to Montenegro …
Continue reading POB Day 3 : Valbona – Cerem via Persllopi Pass
Billed as the most popular day hike within Albania, the route moves up through the mountains, passing through forests, grasslands, bubbling streams, and meadows full of flowers and boulders. Apart from the incredibly rewarding views, you also get to see a different side of Albania. HIKE DETAILSDuration | 7 hoursDistance | 16.3kmElevation 🡩 …
Continue reading POB Day 2 : Theth – Valbona via Valbona Pass
We started our day by visiting the smallest of the five grand palaces built during the Joseon dynasty ahead of our free guided walking tours*. In between, we visited other attraction spots in the vicinity. 10 September 2023*8.20 am Deoksugung Palace*9.30 am Cheonggyecheon (stream)10.30 am Gwangjang Market12.30 pm Dongdaemun Design Plaza*1.00 pm Seoul Old City …
Continue reading Seoul walking tours – Cheonggyecheon (Stream) & Seoul Old City Wall (Naksan Park)
Peaks of the Balkans (POB) The 192km POB trail loops through the spectacular borderlands of Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro in the Prokletije ("Accursed") Mountain Range. Connecting characterful mountain villages by way of shepherd’s paths and unpaved forest roads, this circular hiking trail traverses breathtaking mountain passes, pine forests, high alpine meadows, glacial lakes, and green …
Did you know that it is possible to see Seoul's top attractions on foot on a FREE walking tour with a local volunteer guide? The Seoul Guided Walking Tour operated by Seoul Metropolitan Government has over 30 well-designed tour programs facilitated by multi-lingual tour guides (Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese). I signed up for Buckhon Hanok …
Continue reading Free Walking tours in Seoul – Hanok Buckhon Village
It was a warm 23°C when we landed, with temperatures soaring to 36°C as we took in the city sights after lunch. 28 August 2023 Sukhbaatar Square Located in the heart of Ulaanbaatar, the city’s central square is must-visit - where history, governance, and social life intersect. The square is named after Damdin Sükhbaatar, the …
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