 Guest Post: Hiking in Vietnam by David Elliott Vietnam has some outstanding landscapes to enjoy, and first-time visitors are often stunned by the sheer beauty and diversity of the terrain here. From the historic city of Hanoi in the north to the central highlands and rice fields and on to Ho Chi Ming City (Saigon) and the Mekong Delta in the south, Vietnam is perfect for hikers. For an authentic holiday in Vietnam, choose from a range of opportunities that Continue reading Vietnam for Hikers  Guest Post: Hiking in Asia Go Hiking in Vietnam Although Vietnam’s major cities – Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh – are very much on the up and up, no Vietnam holiday is complete without experiencing this country’s remarkable, iconic countryside. Photo by Benjamin Lyons (Flickr) Misty green hills terraced with rice paddies, oxen working the fields, tended by folk in their broad conical hats – it’s all still there, albeit ever more exposed to modern influence. You can certainly Continue reading Hiking in Vietnam  Guest Post: Hiking in New Zealand Meet a Seal on a Day Hiking Trail Aside from being able to get up close and personal with a seal on a day hiking trail, Jade Johnston of OurOyster.com also says: This walk has it all. Views of mountain ranges, picturesque pasture lands, ocean views, a forest hike, and even animal encounters. All these things, combined with the ease of getting to the trail, makes this walk the ultimate short day easy hike in New Zealand. Continue reading Up Close And Personal With A Seal On A Day Hiking Trail  Guest Post: Hiking in New Zealand Birds, kidnappers and hiking. Now, what do these three have in common? Let Jim McIntosh tell you all about it. New Zealand’s Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony Walk New Zealand hosts the world’s largest mainland based gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers in Hawke’s Bay. The Australasian Gannets have been nesting at this site since 1870, and now number around 6,500 pairs. Up close to the Plateau gannet nesting colony The young chicks at 16 weeks old Continue reading Birds, Kidnappers And Hiking In New Zealand Guest Post – Hiking in Cambodia Any Cambodian holiday offers up many chances to trek and explore this incredible country. The landscape has it all: lush jungles, vast mountain ranges and many lakes and waterfalls to discover. Photo by Hoorob There are many choices of places to go hiking in Cambodia, but in the humidity, many of the jungle hikes are rather more arduous than others. For an easy hike that will still fill you with wonder, head to one Continue reading Hiking in Cambodia | Meet the Easy Hikers Marlys and Michael discovered hiking in their 40s and making up for lost time by doing as many easy hikes in their own backyard (France and Germany) and wherever they go on their holidays. Let them show you where to have civilised encounters with nature. |