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Life Changing Trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake, Myanmar

Tom Rogers
After being blown away by the temples in Bagan, Myanmar, I didn't think anything could top that experience. However, after spending a few days trekking and making my way to Inle Lake from Kalaw, I stand corrected. After an arduous 3 hour bus ride (trust me, buses in Myanmar are like no other!), I ar...
Myanmar
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Experience Hiking and Biking in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Becky Rogers
After traveling all the way to Thailand to spend three weeks with my brother, we wanted to see every side of this beautiful country. Unfortunately this meant only a few days spent in each place. By the time we got to Chiang Mai, we wanted to spend a whole day physically challenging ourselves with am...
Thailand
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Climbing Mt. Huashan: The World’s Deadliest Trail

Charlie and Charlotte
The Worlds deadliest trail… even the title has a hair raising fervor about it. It’s been on our bucket list for years and we always knew that someday we would dare to do it. However, as we were departing Xian railway station for the Mount Huashan scenic area, the doing part now seemed a little tough...
China
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Trekking to See the Blue Flames in Kawah Ijen

Jon Miller
Kawah Ijen is an active volcano situated on the Eastern side of Java, Indonesia. Standing at nearly 2800 metres high, it last erupted in June 1999 and these days it is the site of some rather intense sulphur mining. At the peak, on a clear day, visitors are treated to amazing sunrises over the kilom...
Indonesia
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The Long Way Up: Experience Climbing Mt. Kinabalu

Jon Miller
It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves. This is true for many travelers, and my decision to climb Mount Kinabalu, on the far north east of Malaysian Borneo, meant overcoming one of my biggest travel issues: My complete inability to plan anything ahead of time. Mt Kinabalu stands at 4,100...
Malaysia
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Best Trekking in Cambodia: Trails That You Can’t Miss

Becky Rogers
Looking for some sweet trekking routes to take on while traveling in Cambodia? Well, you're in luck! We've compiled a list of the best trekking in Cambodia based on distance, difficulty and just plain awesomeness. It can be difficult to choose the right route for you, as not only do you have to be r...
Cambodia
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Top Mountains in Vietnam That Are Worth Climbing

Becky Rogers
Although the country is known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities, the mountains in Vietnam are also just as amazing, if not more! In fact, the Northern region of the country is full of impressive mountain ranges that take up a third of the country's land, so it's no surpri...
Travel TipsVietnam
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Best Indonesia Mountain Treks That You Have to Do

Becky Rogers
With 17,000 islands, Indonesia is the place to go for pristine beaches, clear waters, and island hopping adventures. What many people might not know is that it has just as many mountains and volcanoes. Indonesia is a geographical wonder waiting to be explored! An archipelago at the junction of many ...
IndonesiaTravel Tips
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An Amazing Trekking Experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand | Review

Jon Miller
Thailand is naturally a popular destination for backpackers. Beautiful idyllic islands, crystal clear waters and the odd crazy beach party. The majority of this frivolity happens down south however, Northern Thailand has just as much beauty to offer, albeit beauty of a very different kind. Chiang...
Thailand
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Conquering the Epic Mt. Rinjani in Indonesia

Charlie and Charlotte
Blood. Sweat. Tears. The first three words that spring to mind when asked about our epic journey to the 3726m summit of Mount Rinjani, the second highest peak in Indonesia. Whilst we have teased ourselves with treks throughout Asia in the past, including taking on The Worlds Deadliest Trail, scaling...
Indonesia
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Useful Tips for Trekking in Thailand

Anna Faustino
Northern Thailand used to be the revered to as the Holy Grail for Trekking in Thailand before it became insanely popular amongst tourists and travelers. The once isolated hill tribe villages and lush unspoilt rainforests are now overrun with various trekking tours offered by nearly every guesthouse ...
ThailandTravel Tips
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Beginner’s Guide to Trekking: Everything You Need to Know

Anna Faustino
One step at a time, you push yourself further than you ever had before. With each step, each trudge, you find a rhythm (although that’s not true in my case). Although strenuous and tiring, if you soldier on, your efforts will soon be replaced with an incomparable feeling of accomplishment as you rea...
Travel Tips
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Off the Beaten Path Trekking in the Cameron Highlands

Aaron Farrell
Cameron Highlands is the luscious, green, natural heart of Peninsular Malaysia no matter what Kuala Lumpur wants you to think.  For me, after a very busy time on the road from South Africa through to South East Asia, Cameron Highlands was a nice break from the manic bustling cities and tourist spots...
Malaysia
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