Outdoors • Happy-Go-Nessa

March 24, 2019March 29, 2020

Tiger Cave Temple Stair Challenge

Tiger Cave Temple also known as Wat Tham Seua in Thai, is a buddhist temple on the top of a mountain with panoramic views of the paddy fields and mountain around the area. There is a large statue of buddha at the top and tiger paw prints lining the temple. At the bottom of the mountain there is a 1260 step stair case that takes you 278 metres above ground where the temple is. This is definitely a nice challenge with rewarding views for all who visit Krabi.

Beautiful mountains seen from the temple

1260 steps is really not as impossible as it may sound. 100 steps is only about 2 flights of stairs so it is possible to get up the stairs in 20 minutes if you continuously go up it without a break. But for a majority of visitors, I would say it will take between 30-50 minutes to get to the top including breaks and taking photos.

March 20, 2019March 29, 2020

Peaceful spots to admire Hong Kong’s beauty

Hong Kong, the Pearl of the East as they say is a bustling city where everyone is always on the go. Some of the tourist highlights would definitely include Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui, two of the most liveliest and crowded places of the city. If you don’t feel squashed walking around the street markets of Mong Kok, you definitely will if you’re on the MTR during rush hour. Thank goodness there is nature hidden in every corner of Hong Kong to give you a breath of fresh air and the luxury of personal space. While I can’t say I’m a fan of lively bustling Hong Kong, I do love admiring the city from it’s peaceful spots.

March 14, 2019March 29, 2020

An adventure on the edge of Ap Lei Chau

Ap Lei Chau, just south of Hong Kong island is the world’s second most densely populated island and ironically enough is where I found to be the most peaceful and relaxing in my stay thus far. There is a hike along the rocky shores that eventually leads up to the hill and gives you a panoramic view of Ap Lei Chau and Aberdeen with the mountains behind on one side, and Lamma Island on the other.

This is the rock climbing yet! Just part of the hike.

This hike is undeniably the most enjoyable one I have done thus far, mainly because of the sketchy ropes you pull yourself onto and cling on as you tiptoe across the very edge of the cliff, giving you all the thrills of Russian roulette- will this rope stay attached to the rock and pull my weight? So yes, it’s definitely not for the faint hearted. Nor is it for those with terrible balance because if you fall off this narrow slippery path, you’ll fall onto rocks in the sea below. I’d really only recommend this walk to people with lots of hiking and/or climbing experience.