Mountains

Madagascar Trekking: Climbing Pic Boby

Climbing Pic Boby Camp Overview

Well… mountaineering may be pushing it. Trekking, more like. However, we are talking about Madagascar’s highest climbable mountain – climbing Pic Boby is an adventure that shouldn’t be missed.  Where is Pic Boby? Climbing a mountain in Madagascar? What? That’s what we thought. We imagined Madagascar as a lush tropical island, with steamy rain forests and … Read more

The Great Wall at Mutianyu

Great Wall at Mutianyu Empty

Who doesn’t have the Great Wall on their China list? Here’s our practical guide to visiting the Great Wall at Mutianyu, one of the easiest accessible sections from Beijing that is not swamped with tourists.  The History of the Great Wall Who doesn’t dream of visiting the Great Wall? It’s hard to even talk about … Read more

Climbing Mount Tai

Tai shan Sunrise silhouette

A little while ago, we decided we would climb a mountain in every country we visit. In China, we chose Mount Tai (Tai Shan), the most climbed mountain in the country. Here’s our practical guide to help you plan your Mount Tai adventure. The history of Mount Tai Mount Tai is the greatest of the Five … Read more