Hiking

Taiwan might not be the first country you think of when you are planning a trip to Asia. You’re not alone; the small island close to the Chinese mainland drew just 12 million international visitors in 2019 (for comparison: London received 22 million visitors that year). One of the reasons could be that the country lacks a…

The Banaue Rice Terraces are a trekking lover’s paradise for many reasons. A big one is the fact that Banaue and the area around it are still quite unknown, which is a nice contrast with many other places in the Philippines which have already been taken over by tourism. The scenic landscapes, healthy vegetation, and…

In the smartphone era, going off-grid has become a popular travel style. It seems that some people’s worst fears have become other people’s bliss. Take Alaska for example. Would you enjoy hiking where there is no path, crossing rivers that could easily drag you along if you don’t pay attention? Oh, and don’t forget the…

The Wilsons Promontory National Park on the southern tip of Australia’s Victoria state is easily one of the best national parks all over Victoria and maybe even Australia. The good thing about it is that few people know this place, making this little piece of heaven a well-kept secret for adventurous travelers. If you look…

If you have ever been an Ireland, you have probably noticed how prominently the Cliffs of Moher are advertised as a must-see place. Fair enough, these beautifully rugged cliffs on the magnificent west coast are definitely worth paying a visit. The thunderous sound of the waves crashing against the rocks, the many species of birds nesting…

Have you ever over-estimated a hiking trail? It happened to me while preparing for the Tiger Leaping Gorge hike near Lijiang (China), which I was told was a 4-day hike. I’m not sure how slow the person telling me was hiking, as I ended up doing it in two days. I had packed cans of tuna,…

If you enjoy a scenic hiking trail, you will love Cape Tribulation: Australia’s gem in the far north east. In general Australia boasts some of the most amazing hiking trails I have encountered. In the middle you have the Uluru rock to hike around, in the South you have the many hikes along the Great Ocean…