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Why climbing Adam’s Peak for sunrise was a letdown
Climbing Adam’s Peak for sunrise is as popular an activity as riding the famous train from Kandy to Ella or going on an elephant safari. One of those “must-do” activities…
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Hiking the Himalayas: The Packing List
After spending 3 months in Nepal and hiking a grand total of 400km I’ve finally sussed out what I need and what I can live without when it comes to…
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Hiking the Himalayas: the Annapurna Circuit route planner – Thorung La to Tatopani
The full Annapurna Circuit is considered one of the world’s great treks, and the real appeal lies in its variety. The trail winds through the subtropical jungle, up into the…
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Hiking the Himalayas: the Annapurna Circuit route planner – Besisahar to Thorung La
The full Annapurna Circuit is considered one of the world’s great treks, and the real appeal lies in its variety. The trail winds through the subtropical jungle, up into the…
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Climbing Pidurangala Rock for sunrise in Sigiriya
Sigiriya is a small town a few hours north of Kandy, home to an ancient fortress on top of the 200m tall Sigiriya Rock, also known as Lion Rock. It’s…
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Your First Big Ski Trip: Everything You Need to Plan | Partnered Post
You’ve decided that it’s time to plan your first big ski trip. Perhaps you’ve skied before, whether on an artificial slope or on trips that you’ve been on in the…
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Killing time in Kandy
Kandy is a surprisingly big city nestled in the mountains of Sri Lanka’s Central Province, a busy, dirty place surrounded by an endless sea of green. There are a few…
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Helicopter Travel – Not Just For The Rich And Famous | Partnered Post
Contrary to popular belief, helicopter travel does not solely lie within the realms of the rich and famous. You may associate helicopter travel with heads of state and Hollywood A-listers…
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Hiking the Himalayas: how to hike on a budget
Hiking should always be free, but sometimes there are things you have to pay for. Permits and park fees, food, accommodation, and good gear are essential. Hiking in Nepal is…
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Things to do around Kathmandu
So you’ve survived your first few days in Kathmandu but now it’s time to explore this beautiful and chaotic city! It has a lot to offer, amazing food and handmade…
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Finding Shangri-La and climbing Shika Snow Mountain
So, in case you haven’t realised by my sarcastic ranting throughout the blog, China is expensive and it’s almost impossible to have a free adventure anywhere. You can’t even go…
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I took a bus to Huanglong National Park and ended up in Narnia…
After two weeks of seeing various Chinese cities I was desperate to get into the mountains of Sichuan. I wanted to visit the rainbow lakes and forests of Jiuzhai Valley…
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