Mainly Hiking, Nature, and a little mix of Traveling
Mainly Hiking, Nature, and a little mix of Traveling
You just go there and you’re there; no long hike/walk
Travelers should not leave Aotearoa (New Zealand) without experiencing at least some of the rich Maori cultures. While Maori culture is imprinted deeply in the country, with many infographics showing Maori’s cultural and historical influences and legends around nature tracks, one does not simply walk into a Maori village or home with cultural and traditional […]
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Lake Taupo, a crater lake almost the size of Singapore, is the largest (by surface area) lake in New Zealand. This gigantic lake was created by a supervolcano that erupted around 25,600 years ago. (Mount Ngauruhoe, aka “Mount Doom”, and Mount Ruapehu can be seen at the opposite side of the great Lake Taupo) While
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After completing one of my great walks at Lake Waikaremoana Track, I continued my journey Southwards to explore more of Hawke’s Bay region. I made a stop at the town of Napier and Hasting, and finally all the way South to The Longest Place Name In The World: Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu (yup, that’s right). Otatara Pa Historic Reserve
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New Zealand’s wildlife is not all about kiwi birds: the mystical glow worms are one of NZ’s most signature creatures. When it comes to these glowing insects, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves is the world’s most well known tour and attraction. However, anyone who spends enough time outdoors overnight in New Zealand would know that these glow worms
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Hunua Falls Hunua Falls is a beautiful plunge waterfall outside of the concrete city of Auckland. When I arrived at the car park at Hunua Ranges Regional Park, I started walking the 15 minutes Hunua Falls Loop Track right away, thinking that would take me to the falls. When I first entered the track, on the
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Lata Merkor waterfall, also known as Geruntum Falls, is located almost at the end of a road of a village in Gopeng, Perak. After our nearby hike at Bukit Batu Putih Gopeng and lunch at Gopeng Hill Asam Laksa, we visited this waterfall to refresh our energy. The road heading to Lata Merkor is a narrow one. While
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Into the Mud Volcano in Malaysia Did you know, there are volcanoes that spit out cool mud, right in a village located in Limbang outskirt, Sarawak? Located about 37km from the town of Limbang, Kampung Meritam got its fame through these mud volcanoes but due to its proximity and lack of public transportation, the place
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Located between Kundasang town and Mesilou, Sosodikon Hill is a very easy, beautiful hill to climb. Yet, the view on the top is marvelous. You can enjoy the hilly villages view like it’s a different world. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to witness an unobstructed view of Mount Kinabalu when there’s no cloud around. How To Reach
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I was searching for the best and cheapest place to stay for the days before and after my climb to Mount Kinabalu, and I found Happy Garden Kundasang. Booked my stay and headed there right after my climb to Mount Nungkok. It was very convenient to stay here to prepare for my climb as it is only a 2-minute
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Riverside Camping With Mount Kinabalu View After leaving my first campsite in Tegudon Village, I headed to Polumpung Melangkap View Camp Site (PMVCS) to camp for another night, as part of my 30 Days Sabah Trip on a Bike, before heading to Mount Nungkok and Mount Kinabalu. At first sight, the campsite was more packed compared to my previous
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