Unquestionably, the Maldives tops every list of dream honeymoon locations. Boasting secluded private islands together with overwater bungalows and sunsets over the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is one of the most romantic travel destinations in the world. But with so many islands and resorts to choose from, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. In this guide, …
The bike-packing trip was about to pick up some speed. I never set out for this to be a mission about miles but up until this point, I hadn’t really clocked a great amount of distance. I’d been focused on the adventures in each spot and the bike as a means of transportation rather than …
From above the surface, they may look like rundown piers but deep down below these are two of the most incredible dive sites in the Philippines. While the DuCoMi (Dumaguete Coconut Mill) seems slightly illegal to dive at, the Bacong Pier was open for the public to enjoy. BACONG PIER & DUCOMI PIER We dove …
Casaroro Falls is an incredible single-drop waterfall in the mountain region of Valencia. Just a 20-minute drive from the town of Dumaguete on Negros Island, this gem is one of many amazing waterfalls in the region. To reach the falls, there is a short hike down a few hundred stairs before a short river trek. …
The week ended with a DIY trip over to Apo Island from Dauin. With no scheduled trips available due to a lack of tourists, we had to wait at the harbor to tag along with any other groups that had hired a private boat. It was looking unlikely until we managed to squeeze into a …
The High Junk Peak hike, also known as the Country Trail, is in the Sai Kung region of Hong Kong. Hundreds of steps lead you up and down the ominous, but relatively safe peaks, which overlook the stunning blue water of Clear Water Bay. HIGH JUNK PEAK HIKING GUIDE In this blog post, I’ll share …
It’s a bike-packing trip but less about the miles on the bike and more about the travel. I’m not interested in turning my bike-packing into a sport or a competition. My ideal way of traveling is to use the bike as a challenging mode of transport but it isn’t the focus of my journey. I …
Mount Talinis is locally known as the horn of Negros and is arguably the toughest hike on the island. Hikers can expect 1500m of incline up slippery, rocky slopes covered in tree roots and rough forest trails. The most common way to attack this challenge is by spending a night camping at one of the …
It’s been a dream of mine for quite some time to set off on a bike-packing adventure. But with the need for a full bike setup and a month or two of spare time, it never really happened. This was the moment that was all about to change. I’d finally got it all together. Bike …
After three incredible but long months in Nepal, it was time for a new adventure. It felt like an eternity since I had been in the ocean. That’s quite odd for me, a traveler who used to spend 90% of the year in the tropics. So, I decided to make the journey to the recently, …
Mayana Peak is one of the best viewpoints on the eastern coast of Negros. To reach this peak it’s just a short 15-minute hike but you’ll have to drive up into the mountains. I camped solo at the peak after riding my bicycle all the way up the steep hills from San Carlos City. In …
This week was all about winding down. Big mountain expeditions can be stressful on the body and the mind. It’s tough to take just one day back in the city and then get going again. Your body has been in a stressed mode due to the altitude for more than a month and letting it …