Do you enjoy escaping the crowds whilst you hike? Do you prefer quieter walks? There are so many fantastic walks in Yorkshire to try. Yet some paths such as the one to Malham Cove is spectacular yet busy. Yet this impressive geographical feature also attracts impressed crowds. Luckily the Yorkshire Dales National Park is large […]
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Incredible places to visit in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is a beautiful place in the north-east of the island of Ireland, part of the UK. The area of Northern Ireland is a roughly the same as Northern Yorkshire meaning this is a fantastic county for an epic road trip! For some fantastic Northern Ireland road trip inspiration here are 12 amazing places […]
Ultimate Guide to the Pai Bamboo Bridge Trail
Is this Thailand’s most beautiful short trek? The windy road suddenly turned very bumpy. The steep climb up the muddy path was tough for our little 125 CC scooter. As we turned the corner, a stream appeared which completely crossed the path. We carefully traversed the liquid obstacle. I hung on tightly as our little […]
Hiking up delightful Roseberry Topping
We catch a glimpse of our destination through the trees as we drive past. I shout out to Alex who smiles at my excitement. We were about to climb one of England’s most distinctive peaks: Roseberry Topping. Roseberry Topping is a hill in the north of England in the county of North Yorkshire. This little […]
10 unmissable Hikes in China
China is a gigantic country. The Middle Kingdom offers a treasure trove of hikes across the country from its colossal Himalayas in the South, holy mountains in its heartland, low lying mountains in the East and of course the Great Wall of China snaking on peaks protecting the North. There are many stunning treks in […]
One day in the Yellow Mountains
“To enjoy the magnificence of a mountain, you have to look upwards in most cases. To enjoy Mount Huangshan, however, you’ve got to look downward.” Quote by an ancient Chinese writer. Awful queues and magnificent views is how I would describe my visit to the Yellow Mountains. In my final month of living in Shanghai, […]
One Day on Tianmen Mountain
Terrifying skywalks, misty mountains and a gigantic cave awaited me. I was on a cable car, heading up a mountain I knew very little about. My decision to visit Tianmen mountain was a very spontaneous one! After a very early start, a shaky plane ride, feeling slightly ill, I was torn between heading straight to […]
Castleton, Cavedale and the Peak District National Park
I like national parks. I always try and visit one when I am exploring a new country. National parks are a great way to see gorgeous scenery, rural life and maybe some local wildlife. The UK is fortunate to have 20 national parks packed onto our small island in the North Atlantic. One of these […]
Discover Paradise on Earth at Plitviče Lakes
The sunlight glistened on each individual water droplet. The water was falling over the edge into turquoise-blue lakes creating the most spectacular waterfalls I believe I have ever seen. Plitvice truly was Paradise on earth. Almost from the moment you arrive at Plitvice your eyes are spoiled for choice. After buying your ticket you walk […]
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Europe’s Largest Natural Sandstone Arch Pravčická Brána
One of the most famous natural landmarks in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is the Pravčická brána. In German it is called the Prebischtor and is the largest natural sandstone arch in Europe. It is truly striking and one sunny morning I caught the train to Schöna to try and see this incredible formation for myself. […]