Gunung Sumbing is smack bang in the centre of central Java and right next door to the almost equally tall Gunung Sindoro. If you’re coming to hike Sumbing then you…
How to hike Sindoro without a guide
Gunung Sindoro is located right in the centre of of Central Java and just across the Keldung Pass from its neighbour, Gunung Sumbing. If you want to climb both mountains…
How to hike Lawu without a guide
Gunung Lawu is one very interesting mountain and one that lays claim to the highest warung in Indonesia. The trail to the summit is a well laid rocky trail with…
Everything you need to know about a Vancouver Island road trip
If you’ve been to the west of Canada you’ve probably heard about this beautiful and stunning island called Vancouver Island. My first glimpse of this place was when my wife…
How to Hike Arjuno and Welirang without a guide
The Arjuno-Welirang mountain range, located around 50km north of Surabaya is one of the most popular hikes in the Surabaya area. The thing is that it is only popular for…
How to hike Semeru without a guide
Gunung Semeru is the highest volcano and one of the most popular hikes on the island of Java. With its hourly mini eruption and amazing summit dome there’s no wonder…
How to visit the Mentawai People on Siberut (Sumatra)
Back in September of 2011, my friend Scott and I spent 2 weeks living with a Mentawai family on the Island of Siberut. It was one of the most rewarding…
Hiking Sullivans Rock to Mount Cuthbert
One of the best hikes you can do in Perth is from Sullivans Rock to Mount Cuthbert. The route takes you up to over 500m and onto some big granite…
Hiking Ben Lomond in winter
Winter camping is always an adventure – even the brightest day can turn into a total whiteout. I’d long had it in my mind to do a hike up Ben…
Hike the Monks Trail in Chiang Mai
The monks trail is one of the most popular trails in Chiang Mai and leads from the bottom of the mountain just behind the zoo to the famous Wat Doi…