We start this series with arguably Hong Kong's most famous trail, the Maclehose! Spanning 100 kilometres across the New Territories, we explore this stunning route from west to east, starting in Tuen Mun and finishing up in Sai Kung. Beginning the first morning in Tuen Mun, we then burst through Tai Lam Country Park and over Tai Mo Shan before finishing up at Shing Mun Reservoir by nightfall. On day two, continuing onto the central section of the Maclehose Trail, we navigate the hilltop trails north of Kowloon. Passing Kowloon Reservoir and Lion Rock on the way to Tate’s Cairn. ​Riding Sta ..read more

Another fabulous programme all over HK with the kids from Island School! Mixing up a variety of locations and activities each day ..read more

There is a bountiful array of wild waterfalls to explore in Hong Kong, some more remote and some more accessible than others. Our list focuses on some of the easier to reach waterfalls, but ones which are thoroughly wild and unspoilt. ​ ​Bride’s Pool & Mirror Pool These beautiful pools are very accessible; both can be sighted with little walking involved. Legend has it that en route to her wedding; a bride fell into the river above and was carried down the waterfall. With that said, these shallow pools do not possess any cliff jumping opportunities and are defined by a picture perfect ca ..read more

Hong Kong is the epicenter of travel in Asia. It was under British rule between 1841 and 1997 for 156 years, through the industrial era and the modernization of air travel. Hong Kong has developed into a multicultural city, making it easier for travelers to navigate and communicate with locals. This has kickstarted an economic boom in the tourism industry for Hong Kong, capturing its best sights and building new attractions. If you are heading to Hong Kong soon, here are five things to know before you go. Current Travel Restrictions Since 2019, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Hong Kong has clos ..read more

​Venturing into the wilds of Sai Kung, the plethora of options open to hikers is astounding. Amongst the area’s list of many hills, top of most to do lists lies Sharp Peak. Arguably Hong Kong’s most remote mountain, areas surrounding the mount are simply stunning! Although Sharp Peak isn’t massively high at 468m, it is a very prominent hill and easy on the eye. The unspoilt views from the summit are among the finest in the land. ​Much of the route to and from is simply a segment the MacLehose Trail stage 2, however the meat of this sandwich deviates away to tackle Sharp Peak itself. Getting t ..read more

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​A rugged and windswept headland, Cape D’Aguilar offers breathtaking coastal scenery without the need for a back breaking adventure. However, at the same time there are ways to spice up the day for those who are more intrepid. It can be done either as a half day or full day outing. ​Littered with sculpted granite outcrops and sparse tree cover to obscure the horizon, hiking here is never dull with near constant ocean vistas to stimulate the senses. Located on the southeasternmost tip of Hong Kong Island, Cape Dag was named after British Major General George Charles D’Aguilar and was made the ..read more

An Island of contrasts; one side among the most densely populated on earth, the other uninhabited in many parts. We were 4; a sea kayaker, an outrigger paddler and two stand up paddle boarders. Together completing the 46km voyage around Hong Kong Island in one trip just over 9 hours in duration, a bucket list item no longer! ?? ? #wildhongkong #aroundtheisland #sheko #hkisland #hongkong #paddle #geopark #thisishongkong #typhoon #summer #adventure #paddling #beach #sup #stunner #fun #hkiger #discove ..read more

A rugged and windswept isle, Po Toi is fondly known by some locals as the ‘South Pole of Hong Kong’. It is a well frequented location for folk residing on the south side of HK Island, but for many others in Hong Kong that live further north, Po Toi is a relatively unknown quantity. ​Littered with sculpted granite outcrops and sparse tree cover to obscure the horizon, hiking here is never dull with near constant ocean vistas to stimulate the senses. However, be warned; as with many scenic places in Hong Kong, if you have the opportunity to visit on a weekday then this is my absolute recommenda ..read more

Kayaking around HK ??‍♂️ ?? - 260km around Hong Kong, paddling on the outside of all the outermost islands in an epic local adventure. ​1st leg - ?  Sai Kung to Lamma Island - Paddling from Sai Kung to the south, a night was spent camping under the stars on the rugged Ninepin archipelago. From the Ninepins lay an open stretch ahead, across a few easterly swells to Waglan and Po Toi where an afternoon was spent stretching the legs across the Islands’ many footpaths. ​ 2nd leg - ?  Lamma Island to Mai Po - Was an absolute pleasure to link up bright and early with DJ on the northern sh ..read more