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The 10 Best Treks In Asia
The 10 Best Treks In Asia facebook twitter google+ pinterest Southeast Asia offers some wonderful treks, allowing you to spend days walking through dense rainforests, spotting spectacular wildlife, learning about the cultures of the many different tribes who live in the remoter areas, and often staying with them in their homes and sharing their meals. The following ten treks are highly recommended, and also ensure that any communities visited benefit from your presence. Taman Negara, Malaysia There are six observation hides in Taman Negara – one of the oldest rainforests on earth and pictured above – where you can stay […]
Northern Laos 100 Waterfalls Trek
Northern Laos 100 Waterfalls Trek facebook twitter google+ pinterest In the last four years, the rural village of Nong Khiaw has seen a steady stream of adventure travellers who want to experience the 10 km trek before it disappears. Strictly speaking, the name of the 100 Waterfalls Trek in northern Laos is misleading, since it is impossible to say how many waterfalls tumble through the thick jungle along the steady 10km ascent, with each one tumbling immediately into the next. The trail, which starts near the small town of Nong Khiaw not far from the tourism hub of Luang Prabang, was […]