South Korea: Jeju Olle trail – Udo Island

What is Jeju Olle trail? Under the Korean tourism board’s initiative, well-paved, marked and designated walking trails have been set up all over Jeju Island. In the local Jeju dialect, “Olle” means the narrow path between the street and one’s doorstep. The trails offer a great opportunity for locals and travelers alike to traverse through …

Goosebump Experiences in Gunung Berembun, Jelebu

Gunung Berembun, Jelebu in Negeri Sembilan, is a hiking hot spot for many avid hikers and trail runners in Malaysia. Known for its pristine jungle, it remains a challenge to hike up Gunung Berembun and the WWII crash site, Telapak Buruk. But do you know there are numerous ghost stories and paranormal activities associated to …

Malaysia’s hiking gems: Bukit Bangkong + Bukit Batu Putih

Thanks to the KL Hiking & Trail Running group, I got the chance to spend the long weekend in Perak to witness its natural beauty. One of the main highlights of this trip is to hike Bukit Bangkong near Chemor and Bukit Batu Putih in Gopeng. At about 300 metres about sea level, both hills …

[Off-the-beaten track] Hiking a lesser-known, crowd-free section of the Great Wall of China

Humans look so tiny compared to the grandeur of the Great Wall! When it comes to the Great Wall of China, what comes to your mind? Tall, formidable walls perched atop the spine of the mountain ranges with hundreds or thousands of people and crowds everywhere? Nicely paved walkways and symmetrical steps or stairs stretching …