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Vietnam

View from Bach Ma peak (Hai Vong Dai)
Vietnam

Great views from the Bach Ma peak (Hai Vong Dai)

The Summit Trail to the 1,448m Bach Ma peak (officially called Hai Vong Dai) provides sweeping views over Bach Ma National Coast and the coast.

By oliverd :-), 1 monthAugust 28, 2023 ago
Bach Ma Five Lakes Trail
Vietnam

Following the Bach Ma Five Lakes Trail to a series of stunning jungle pools

A loop walk combining the Rhododendrum Trail and Five Lakes Trail, this hike in the Bach Ma National Park (between Da Nang and Hue) offers some spectacular swimming holes and waterfalls. You can do this hike on your own or as a guided tour.

By oliverd :-), 1 monthAugust 26, 2023 ago
dsc01921 lr lr Biking Van Long Reserve in Vietnam
Vietnam

Biking Van Long Reserve in Vietnam

An evening bicycle ride along Van Long Reserve, the largest wetland in Northern Vietnam.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsOctober 5, 2015 ago
mg 7608 lr 1 Exploring Ham Rong Mountain in Sapa
Vietnam

Exploring Ham Rong Mountain in Sapa

A famous eco-tourist site in Sapa (Vietnam), Ham Rong Mountain or Dragon Mountain is named because it looks like a dragon holding its head up towards the sky.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsOctober 2, 2015 ago
dsc01810 lr Sapa hiking in Vietnam
Vietnam

Sapa hiking in Vietnam

A guided hike in Sapa along a circular trail through rose farms, terraced rice paddies and farmland just outside Sapa village.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsOctober 1, 2015 ago

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Featured Guides

Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
An overview of Aboriginal rock art around Sydney, including engravings (rock art) and cave paintings, and other heritage sites.
Packing for an Overnight Hike
A definitive guide to the essential and nice-to-have gear you need for overnight hiking.
Trig Stations around Sydney
Cromer Heights Trig
A guide to discovering the trig stations hidden in national parks across Sydney.
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Trails
A comprehensive list of all the bushwalking and mountain-biking tracks and trails in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Waterfalls of the World
Some of the most spectacular waterfalls around the world.
Bushwalking with Dogs in Sydney’s North
A summary of tracks suitable for bushwalking with dogs, in and around Ku-ring-gai. Northern Beaches and the north of Sydney.
Guide to Bouddi National Park
A guide for what to see and do in Bouddi National Park... Located about an hour north of Sydney on the Central Coast, Bouddi National Park offers some spectacular bushwalks, pristine beaches and stunning lookouts.
Top Hiking Books & Guides
A list of hiking guidebooks I've researched, purchased and used. Each is rated based on it's overall value.
Top Posts & Pages
  • Guide to Overnight Walks near Sydney
    Guide to Overnight Walks near Sydney
  • Flint and Steel Loop - an interesting West Head bushwalk
    Flint and Steel Loop - an interesting West Head bushwalk
  • A pleasant ridge-top walk to Bald Head via Hat Head
    A pleasant ridge-top walk to Bald Head via Hat Head
  • Climbing up the vertiginous trail to Angels Landing in Zion
    Climbing up the vertiginous trail to Angels Landing in Zion
  • Dalpura Canyon Via Jinki Ridge - An Easy Canyon Hike
    Dalpura Canyon Via Jinki Ridge - An Easy Canyon Hike
  • A loop bushwalk via the Gosford Glyphs and Lyre Trig
    A loop bushwalk via the Gosford Glyphs and Lyre Trig
  • Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
    Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
  • Aboriginal Rock Art in the Greater Blue Mountains
    Aboriginal Rock Art in the Greater Blue Mountains

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