Climbing Mera Peak in Nepal
Where does trekking end and mountaineering begin? I don’t know if there is definitive answer to this question, but I would suggest that it can be found somewhere on the way to the top of…
Dubai Coffee Museum and the History Of Coffee Beans
While visiting Dubai with my friends we discovered a fascinating coffee museum. I had just 10 days to pack in as much as possible in Dubai and one of the highlights was, without a doubt,…
Lhasa, Tibet – City on the Roof of the World
The city of Lhasa, capital of the autonomous region of Tibet, China, is a powerful blend of ancient culture and fast paced changes. Ringed by enormous mountains. The city rests at 12,000 ft. / 3600…
A Hike To Tiger’s Nest Teahouse, Bhutan
My plan had been to trek all the way up to Bhutan’s Taktsang Monastery, often translated in English to the Tiger’s Nest or more accurately, the Tigress’ Lair. I’d been traveling in the Himalayan region…
A Trip to Bagan, In The Mandalay Region Of Myanmar
Good morning! It’s 6am and we are packed, excited and ready to hop on a bus from Mandalay to Bagan. Bagan was a former capital of Myanmar during the 9th to 13th century, previously known…
The Annapurna Circuit, Nepal – An Epic Trek
The 12 day Annapurna Circuit trek in Nepal is considered one of the best long-distance treks in the world. The Annapurna Circuit while at times pretty tough thank you very much, is stunningly beautiful, and…
Petra – The Rose Red City
Where to start? So much has been written about Petra its tricky to know what more can be said. Everyone is familiar with the Indianan Jones movie of the arrival through the Siq and the…
Sailing The Ang Thong Islands – Kayaking and Snorkelling Tour
After spending a day or two on the Thai islands of Koh Samui or Ko Pha Ngan then your senses will persuade you that you have arrived in paradise. These beautiful tropical islands, with their…
The Jordan Trail – Dana to Petra
As I described in the previous Jordan we had spent our first couple of nights in the town of Madaba, acclimatising to the being in Middle East. However, our main purpose in coming to Jordan…
Madaba, Jordan – A Welcome To The Middle East
“Where are you going on holiday this year?” the dreaded question asked by most barbers or hairdressers. If you’ve read any of my other blogs here on BaldHiker you’ll guess that I don’t always answer…
The Bangkok Layover – Temples, Waterways, and Street Food in Thailand
Bangkok is a busy and bustling place. It’s hot, it’s humid, and it’s as sticky as its rice, but if you can handle the heat it’s a city that delivers for those touring through its…
A Short Trip To Myanmar – Mandalay
Myanmar, a distant country filled with mystic and wonder. A country I have always wanted to visit and experience a glimpse of its people’s culture and traditions. Last June I was lucky enough to find…