Intrepid jungle trekking through Siberut Island off the western coast of Sumatra continues…
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Sumatra: Siberut Island Jungle Trek, Part 1
The first part of intrepid jungle-trekking at Sumatra’s isolated Siberut Island is to encounter Indonesia’s remaining indigenous – the Mentawai.
Continue reading “Sumatra: Siberut Island Jungle Trek, Part 1”Bukittinggi to Siberut Island, Sumatra
The long intrepid journey continues from Bukittinggi in western-Sumatra, south-west to Siberut Island – one of the islands forming the Mentawai Islands off Sumatra.
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Sumatra’s sultry Bukit Lawang jungle village…where you can experience Orangutans up close and personal!
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My top 19 highlights – dip your toe in South America and discover an unbelievable adventure that will force you to stay longer!
Bolivia’s Pampas: Pink Dolphins and Anacondas
August, 2011
Ever wanted to hunt for the elusive pink freshwater dolphin or the infamous beast-swallowing Anaconda snake, in Bolivia’s Pampas? Continue reading “Bolivia’s Pampas: Pink Dolphins and Anacondas”
Jungle Trekking in Bolivia’s Remote Amazon: Madidi National Park
August, 2011
What better way to explore Bolivia’s remote Madidi National Park in the Amazon jungle, than trekking with indigenous locals?
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Bolivian Transport: Sucre, Santa Cruz, Trinidad, Rurrenabaque
July, 2011
Bolivian transport in any form is challenging. Taking the flight from Sucre to Santa Cruz de La Sierra, then another to Trinidad, for the crazy onward bus to Rurrenabaque, is an experience that you’ll never forget… Continue reading “Bolivian Transport: Sucre, Santa Cruz, Trinidad, Rurrenabaque”
Thakhek and spectacular Konglor Cave – Southern Laos
September, 2014
Armed with a fresh visa for another 30 days in Laos, it is time to start moving again and head out of Vientiane to the more quieter spot of Thakhek, and to see spectacular Konglor Cave in the Phu Hin Bun National Park. Continue reading “Thakhek and spectacular Konglor Cave – Southern Laos”
Vang Vieng – backpacker haven in Northern Laos
September, 2014
You know it’s not going to be a good trip when the driver starts handing out plastic sick bags and anti-sick tablets, before your minivan even leaves for Vang Vieng in northern Laos! Continue reading “Vang Vieng – backpacker haven in Northern Laos”
Trekking in Luang Namtha – Northern Laos
August, 2014
Luang Namtha is the gateway for wonderful treks to hill tribe villages and spectacular rice-bowl valleys surrounded by mountainous vistas from every periphery! Continue reading “Trekking in Luang Namtha – Northern Laos”
Malaysia’s Taman Negara: Mosquitoes, Leeches, and salt
April, 2014
What do mosquitoes, leeches, and salt have in common? Simple, experience all three on any of Taman Negara’s jungle treks in Malaysia after rain. Continue reading “Malaysia’s Taman Negara: Mosquitoes, Leeches, and salt”
