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Bohol Hills

Curious Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Philippines

IntroductionOrigins of the NameGetting to Chocolate Hills Chocolate Hills in Bohol In the center of the Philippine island of Bohol lie around 1300...
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Tianmen Mountain Skywalk – Coiling Dragon Cliff

Located on Coiling Dragon Cliff, Tianmen Mountain Skywalk is a real test for any acrophile. This glass walkway which clings precariously 4600ft (1400m)...
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Sri Lanka’s Eighth World Wonder – Sigiriya Rock Fortress & City

Hidden away in the jungles of Central Sri Lanka is a truly unique boulder. The rock temple fortress known as Sigiriya Rock Fortress...
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Ryugyong Hotel: North Korea’s Doomed Pyongyang Hotel

It’s no surprise that large hotel’s take a while to built. Ryugyong Hotel in North Korea’s capital Pyongyang takes the record though. Construction started...
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Abandoned Japan – The Abandoned Hotels of Kinugawa Onsen

IntroductionArrivalAbandoned HotelsGetting ThereAccommodation Japan has more than it’s fair share of abandoned places. All in thanks to the economic boom of the 1980’s,...
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Best Beach Resort’s Near Manilla in the Philippines

The Philippines is endowed with an incredible coastline and is the rightly considered a haven for backpackers and budget travellers from all over...
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Band E Amir – Afghanistan’s First National Park

Band E Amir – Afghanistan’s First National Park Jump to Introduction Getting There Facilities and Accommodation Things To Do Safety It’s a shame...
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Getting into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu In Hong Kong

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu In Hong Kong I had been asked by my good friend Tammy if i’d like to come with her to...
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po BBQ in Tai Mei Tuk

If there is one thing Hong Kong is deservedly famous for it’s food. There far are too many delicious culinary options to go...
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Hong Kong’s Lion Rock Hike from Tai Wai Station

Climbing Lion Rock From Tai Wai I think it’s fair to say that you can’t claim you’ve fully experienced Hong Kong until you’ve...
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Hiking to Annapurna Base Camp

Our Attempt at Hiking Nepal’s Annapurna Base Camp

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Hiking Annapurna Base Camp Trip Report The Booking Most people put in weeks of training before they attempt any high altitude trekking. This…

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Sacred Shinkyo Bridge, Nikko, Japan

Japan’s Sacred Shinkyo Bridge – (Yamasugeno-Jabashi)

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Shinkyo Bridge Getting There Opening Hours Other things to note Accommodation Options Shinkyo Bridge Shinkyo Bridge, also known as Yamasugeno-jabashi is a wooden…

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Ham Tin Wan Bay in Hong Kong

Hidden Hong Kong – Ham Tin Wan Beach

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Sai Kung is hardly considered a hidden destination in Hong Kong, and rightly so. It’s home to some of Hong Kong’s best scenery…

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Japans Scarecrow Village – Nagoro

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Japan’s Scarecrow Village – Where Most of the Residents are Scarecrows Hidden away in Japan’s Iya Valley, along route 439 lies one of…

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Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Hong Kong

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Hong Kong is a city with many dimensions. Not all are immediately evident at first glance. but spend any length of time in…

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The Worlds Highest Unclimbed Mountain – Gangkhar Puensum

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Worlds Highest Unclimbed Mountain There’s only a few places left in the world that have been untouched by humans. Mountain peaks and ocean…

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Archive – The Hong Kong Umbrella Revolution in Pictures

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Between 26 September and 15 December 2014 something changed in Hong Kong. In a nutshell, on the 22 September 2014 the Standing Committee of the…

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