Of all the hikes we did in Madeira, Pico Grande was possibly my favourite. It’s widely regarded as one of the island’s most challenging trails, but provided you give yourself […]
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Exploring Singapore’s Cultural Hotspots
Singapore may be a teeny weeny territory, but what it lacks in surface area, it more than makes up for in its vibrant cultural landscape. Catch the MRT to Kampong […]
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PR11 and PR10, Madeira: Vereda dos Balcões and Levada do Furadoa
While the UK went to the polls (thank goodness for postal votes), we headed off on another hike. Buses to Ribeiro Frio aren’t all that frequent, so we left the […]
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Thunderstorms, Typhoons and Tai-O
By the time we returned to Hong Kong, typhoon season was in full swing. We woke to overcast skies and cooler climes; intermittent bouts of pouring rain gave us some […]
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Completing Hong Kong’s ‘Two Peak Challenge’: Sunset Peak and Lantau Peak
There are hikes, and then there are hikes – those that push you beyond your limits; those that demand more from you; those that stay with you long after you’ve […]
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Southern Ridges, Lizards and Orchids: So Long, Singapore
When it comes to green spaces, Singapore has it all – rooftop gardens, sprawling parks and nature reserves – and, what’s more, you don’t have to travel far to reach […]
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Levada dos Tornos: Monte to Camacha
We chose Levada dos Tornos for our first levada walk: it was straightforward to get to and from, scenic and peaceful, and our Cicerone guidebook indicated there were a couple […]
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Walking on the Wild Side: Singapore Zoo and Night Safari
If you regularly tune into this blog, you’ll already know that a trip to the zoo ranks pretty highly on my list of things to do if there’s one in […]
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Scenic Views and Street Art on Hong Kong Island
Victoria Peak is a tourist magnet, and pulls in the crowds for good reason: it offers views of the city rivalled only by those from Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) on […]
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Pavilions and Pagodas: Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
Clinging to the verdant hillside above Sha Tin, in the heart of the New Territories, is Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (also known as Man Fat Tsz), a complex which marvels […]
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