Buffalo Hill Bushwhack
The peaks of the two Buffalo Hills, located in northeastern New Territories, are surrounded by some of the less travelled trails in the area. In keeping with our recent exploring […]
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Taming the Lion Rock
Lion Rock (獅子山) may be the most iconic of all peaks in Hong Kong. The primary feature of one of the oldest country parks in the city, the hill gets […]
Up Pyramid Hill
Pyramid Hill (大金鐘) is a prominent feature of Ma On Shan County Park. Located in the eastern New Territories, it is a conical mountain with a 536 meter summit. A […]
A Day in Plover Cove
The slightly cooler weather in Hong Kong means a welcome return to the hiking season. To kick things off, a weeks ago I went on a relatively easy walk in […]
Out and About: Osaka
Our roadtrip begins and ends in Osaka, Japan’s third largest city and a great contrast to the quietly rural island of Shikoku. Much of the time spent in this sprawling […]
The Shrine of a Thousand Steps
Konpira Shrine is located halfway up Mount Zozu in the town of Kotohira in Kagawa Prefecture. Formally known as Kotohira-gu (金刀比羅宮), the site is Shikoku’s largest and most popular shrine […]
Around Shikoku
On my recent Shikoku roadtrip, every corner of the island was fair game. From Takamatsu in the north, through the secluded central Iya Valley, to serene Shimanto river in the […]
Awaji Island
Awaji Island is located north east of Shikoku and serves as a transit area from the Honshu mainland. This sparsely populated island is known for its agriculture (onions especially), parklands, […]
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