Other adventures. By Aaron Teoh
Second part of our Tasmania campervan trip, leaving the East Coast and heading inland towards the verdant valleys in the North East/ North of Tasmania, before reaching for the coast again, this time along the Bass Strait.
The first 5 days of our 3 week Tasmaina road trip in December 2022, journey from Hobart up north and along the east coast.
A compilation of information that might be useful for anyone planning to do the Three Capes Track in Tasmania, Australia. Three Capes Track * Disclaimer: Most of the factual information is available on the Three Capes Track website, and should be considered more accurate and up to date than information here. I’ve compiled the details …
[Australia] All You Need to Know About The Three Capes Track Read More »
It had been awhile since my last multi-day hike. One planned in 2019 was cancelled due to ongoing protests, then Covid 19 came and I had another cancelled. After the post-Covid acclimatization trip to Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road, I felt ready to resume hiking again, but knew I was pretty out of shape. …
Looking for an easy walk in nature with lots of wildlife spotting opportunities? Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is probably one of the best places in Singapore for the job. For a place teeming with local and migratory wildlife in a range of natural habitats, Sungei Buloh has got to be one of the most accessible …
[Singapore] Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve – Coastal Trail and Migratory Bird Trail Read More »
While there are no great mountains, deep forests or rugged coasts to hike along in Singapore, there’s no shortage of trails that will get you back in touch with nature just minutes from the bustle of city life. From half-day to full-day hikes, here are some of my favourite routes leading to or through nature …
A full day hike in Singapore, across the island from south (Gardens by the Bay) to north (Woodlands Waterfront), where Malaysia was so near, yet so far. And since there already is an actual Coast to Coast Trail, this can only be the wrong coast to coast trail.
There used to be a couple of granite quarries in the vicinity of Bukit Timah that have now been rehabilitated and transformed into beautiful nature spots. Most of these can be explored in a half day itinerary on foot. If you’re looking for something unique to do in Singapore, this could just be it!
Literally one of the biggest attractions around Angeles City in Pampanga, Philippines, a day trip to Mount Pinatubo traces the second largest volcanic eruption in the 20th century, and ends at the beautiful crater lake of Mount Pinatubo, a stark contrast to the trail of destruction it left it the mammoth eruption in 1991. After …
After 2 days of standard packaged tours (Coron Island and nearby beaches), time for some DIY. Both Calauit and dugong tours are expensive standalone tours available from Coron. With some help from my awesome guesthouse, I was able to check out these 2 attractions without a tour for a fraction of the usual price. Here’s …
Dugong Watching and Calauit Safari Park in Coron, Palawan Read More »