Shek O and the Dragon’s Back
Section 8 of the Hong Kong Trail, a portion of which is known as the Dragon’s Back (龍脊), traverses Shek O Country Park in the south east corner of Hong […]
Category Archives: Hiking
Hiking is one of my favourite pasttimes. A chance to get out and enjoy the outdoors while getting some exercise at the same time. Who knows, I might even get some nice pictures out of it!
Farewell 2017. Hello 2018!
It’s almost 2018 – really? With a few hours left of 2017, it’s time for many to reflect on everything that’s happened during the year, good and bad, happy and […]
The Ngong Ping 360 Rescue Trail
Besides its beautiful natural setting, a primary attraction of Lantau Island is the Tian Tan Buddha at Ngong Ping, affectionately known as the Big Buddha. This Hong Kong landmark is […]
Suðurland: Iceland’s South Coast
Suðurland, Iceland’s southern region, is home to some of the most popular attractions in the country. The 130-km stretch of coastal highway between Selfoss and Vik is arguably the most […]
A Day on the Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is a 300 km long tourist route in southern Iceland that covers some of the most famous natural attractions in the country. It is extremely popular with […]
Vágar – Gásadalur and Sørvágsvatn
It’s Day 7, and our last full day on the Faroe Islands. Up till now we’d been fairly lucky with the unpredictable North Atlantic weather, with most days bright and […]
A Day on Mykines – Puffin Paradise
Much like the hike on Kalsoy island, any trip to the Faroe Islands isn’t complete without a visit to another popular destination – Mykines, the westernmost island of the country. […]
Tórshavn, Kirkjubøur, and the Vestmanna Coastline
Shifting our accommodations from Klaksvík to Sandavágur, located on the south coast of Vágar island, we would spend the rest of the trip exploring the westerly side of the country. […]
