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The Thrill of the Trail – Challenging the South Downs Way fully loaded

The first day of a 2+ year trip Cycling the South Downs Way on a loaded touring bicycle is that crazy? This article is just an outline, I'm writing it in my tent with a pretty low battery on my laptop. Sorr...

8 best weekend getaway or day-trips from Shanghai or Hangzhou

China, Guides, Zhejiang

Shenxianjiu mountains Some great things to do and see in Zhejiang, China The best weekend getaways and day-trips to enjoy near Shanghai and Hangzhou. If you're visiting Shanghai and Hangzhou, why stick to ...

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Tiantai: the holy mountains of Zhejiang

China, Guides, Zhejiang

Near the Guoqing Temple Tiantai Travel Guide Another great day-trip from Hangzhou or Shanghai (although staying at least one night would be better) is the historical and naturalistic area of Tiantai. Tiantai...

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Pan’an County: Shibawo Scenic Resort and the best tea terraces in Zhejiang

China, Guides, Zhejiang

Shibawo Scenic Resort in Pan'an County - Zhejiang One of the best weekend trips from Hangzhou or Zhejiang is the Scenic Resort of Shibawo, in the village of Jianshanzhen, Pan'an county, Zhejiang province. Th...

Xianjiu and the Taoist mountains of Shenxianju

China, Guides, Zhejiang

Shenxianju Travel Guide one of the best national parks in Zhejiang Province near Hangzhou and Shanghai Shenxianju National Park, also known as Jingxing Xianju Cliffs Scenic Area, is one of the most impress...

how to find a rafflesia gunung gading national park Kuching sarawak

Rafflesia in Gunung Gading National Park – and suddenly here’s the biggest flower in the world

Borneo, Guides, Malaysia

February 13, 2016, Kuching, Sarawak, MalaysiaIs now about two months since we begun cycling the roads of Malaysian Borneo, it seems that the time has come for a change, time to see a new country, time t...

Teluk Pako beach, where many Proboscis Monkeys come out at sunset

Hiking in Bako National Park and eating in Kuching – the best of Malaysian Borneo

Borneo, Guides, Malaysia

Bako National Park the best place to see wildlife in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo This article is part of our "DIY Adventure Travel in Borneo" series. It's the 7th part of our Bicycle Touring itinerary with so...

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The huge and dark caves of Niah National Park – Borneo

Borneo, Malaysia

Niah National Park (Taman Negara Niah), is one of the highlights of Sarawak, the southern state of Malaysian Borneo. Not only for the jungle, the wildlife and the huge caves, but also for its seamless historical and cultural relevance, since the middle paleolithic

Miri – Loagan Bunut and Lambir Hills national parks, Tusan Beach and more things to do

Borneo, Malaysia

the astounding rocks of Tusan beach, Sarawak, Borneo things to do and the best Miri attractions the perfect base to explore Lambir Hills, Tusan Beach, and Loagan BunutMiri is a coastal city in no...

The Naples of Japan, Kagoshima and Sakurajima volcano

Japan, Kyushu

Sakurajima volcano as seen from Kagoshima, on the other side of Kinko BayKagoshima & Sakurajima volcano travel guideKagoshima is the capital city of the southernmost prefecture of Japan, ...

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