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 …
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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 🡩 …
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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 …
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Located on the Malaysia-Thailand border, our journey of discovery continues - for hidden charms and unrivalled beauty that cannot be found anywhere else but in the smallest state of Malaysia. 23 May 2024 Wang Kelian Viewpoint Renowned as the best place for unobstructed views of carpeted clouds stretching to the horizon, the Wang Kelian Viewpoint is …
Gua Kelam (Cave of Darkness) is a 370-metre long limestone cave that thrills visitors with its one-of-a kind 'cave walk' where the entrance and exit are at different locations. Divided into two main sections, Gua Kelam 1 has a 400m underground river while above ground Gua Kelam 2 has a 1.5km passage consisting of a …
The Blue Pearl of Mongolia delivered on its promise of amazing wilderness experiences. After four incredible days of 'take nothing but pictures, leave only footprints', we departed for our next destination with wonderful memories. 5 September 2023 8.47am Cooking breakfast on our last morning at Lake Khuvsgul, instant noodles generously paired with carrots, cabbage and …
4 September 2023 A day of surprises...in a good way- no aches or soreness from previous day's horse ride- did two (okay 1.5 ) hikes back-to-back - a 'spur of the moment' decision that made the day truly special! I had requested for a hike up the surrounding mountains for a view of the entire …
After the exertions of the previous day, some of us slept in, had a leisurely breakfast before getting ready for the day's highlight. An enthusiastic LC was up early, heading to the nearby forested area to birdwatch and spot wildlife. Horse Riding 3 September 2023By consensus, we opted for a half day horse ride, leaving …
We would be spending the next four days at Lake Khuvsgul - the Blue Pearl of Mongolia, famed for its crystal clear waters, lush forests, wildlife and pristine beauty. Formed over 2 million years ago, it is one of the world's most ancient lakes. LAKE KHUVSGUL largest lake in Mongolia at 136km long and 262m …
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