Was looking for new adventures up in northern Hong Kong so decided to venture all the way up north, to the countryside area of Nam Chung. Really reminded me of my years in Taiwan, and some of the visits to
Pok Fu Lam reservoir from Victoria Peak : Hong Kong
To all those visiting or living on Hong Kong island who want a nice easy accessible hike, I recommend starting with an easy hike, taking a taxi up to Victoria Peak and making your way down slowly towards the Pok
Shing Mun Country Park hiking trail : Hong Kong
The Shing Mun Country Park hiking trail is a lovely easy hike around the Upper Shing Mun Reservoir. I did it on a rather gloomy rainy day, which added a bit to the magic. It features, well, a reservoir, views
Shinsen-numa Wetland Swamp : Niseko
During my summer stay at the scenic Hokkaido region in the northern part of Japan, I was based in Sapporo and made occasional trips to see some of the area. In a trip to the Niseko area I made a
Les Faux de Verzy at Forêt Domaniale : Champagne – France
This year my travels had an unexpected treat. After wrapping up the PhD in Hong Kong, I planned to a make a stop for a couple of weeks in France on the way west to my new life in the
Redwood Regional Park : Oakland California
While visiting Berkeley earlier this year I was surprised to learn that one of my old friends from my good old times in Taiwan is living with her family at the Oakland area not too far away from campus. The
Lafayette Heritage Trail Park : Tallahassee
One sunny day in Tallahassee I was heading out to spend another day staring at the computer and contemplating the inner-workings of the universe in some random coffee shop when my mind alerted a need for a break and I
Linmei Shipan Trail–Jiaoxi-Yilan County
Set in Yilan County, about 20 minutes from Jiaoxi (礁溪) using Taiwan’s wonderful Taiwan Free Shuttle Bus services, is a popular short hiking trail of Linmen Shipan. A Taiwanese government site introduces : Located at Jiaosi Township …
Pat Sing Leng Country Park Hiking Trail
Hong Kong has some spectacular nature. Every time I go hiking in Hong Kong it just takes my breath away. This one, Pat Sing Leng Country Park, north-east of Hong Kong’s New Territories, is one of the tougher ones I’ve
