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Climbing the amazing Ambuluwawa Temple
Have you seen the viral video on Instagram of the guy climbing a white tower that looks like it sits thousands of feet above the valley floor? Well, I did,…
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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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Cruising The Mekong – The Trip Of A Lifetime | Partnered Post
The Mekong River, one of the world’s great rivers, originates from the Tibetan plateau. The countries China, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam are the countries this mighty river runs…
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Ninjas and Buddhas in Luoyang
I was skeptical to visit these after such a wonderful day exploring the Yungang Grottoes, but I had nothing to worry about. In fact, if I had to recommend just…
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Visiting the Terracotta Army of Xi’an
Much like the Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Warriors of Xi’an are very famous, which means they are very popular with tourists. Sometimes I try to avoid the most…
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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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Rest and relaxation in Pokhara
While Thamel was the place to ‘relax’ after an intense 17-day hike to Everest Base Camp, Pokhara was an even better place to relax after hiking all over the Annapurna…
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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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How to survive your first time in Kathmandu
When you first arrive in Nepal it can seem a little daunting (unless you’ve just arrived from India, then it will seem like a breath of fresh air). Tribhuvan International…
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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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Climbing the 8000 stairs of Taishan
After riding the Trans Mongolian from Russia to China and only doing one actual day hike I was pretty desperate to climb a mountain… never thought I’d say that. But…
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