Weekend Outdoor Hiking & Adventures - Back to Nature

  🥾 From Kuala Lumpur to St. Jean Pied de Port How we got to the starting line of the Camino Francés (and survived the journey!) ✈️ The Long Haul: 24 Hours of Planes, Trains, and Pilgrims Let’s be real—getting from Malaysia to St. Jean Pied de Port (SJPDP) isn’t exactly a quick hop. It took us nearly 24 hours from the moment we shut our front door in Kuala Lumpur to the moment we stepped into this charming little French town nestled in the Pyrenees . Was it exhausting? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely. 🗺️ Picking Your Route: Paris, Madrid, or...? If you’re flying from Southeast Asia , you’ve got options. Most pilgrims land in either: Paris 🇫🇷 Madrid 🇪🇸 From there, you’ll need to make your way to SJPDP via one of two nearby towns: Bayonne (our pick!) Biarritz We chose Bayonne because it had better train connections—and we heard it was a bit more pilgrim-friendly. ✈️ Our Flight: KL → Paris via Doha We flew with Qatar Airways , which gave us a nice halfway break in Doha ...

  A Pilgrim’s Journey: Walking to Santiago de Compostela Sacred journeys have fascinated me for as long as I can remember—pilgrimages undertaken for faith, reflection, and tradition. These ancient routes have guided travelers across centuries, connecting people from all walks of life. Three years ago, I felt my own calling, inspiring me to explore the profound meaning behind these journeys.   In May 2025, my wife and I embarked on a life-changing pilgrimage, walking the entire Camino Francés , known as the Way of St. James. This iconic route spans 779km, beginning in southern France and weaving through northern Spain. Over 35 days, we crossed mountains, vast meadows, farmland, and countless villages, immersing ourselves in the heart of the pilgrimage   For centuries, pilgrims have walked the Camino in search of spiritual growth, adventure, and cultural immersion . The pilgrimage gained prominence in the 9th century with the discovery of Saint James’ relics, sec...

  Annapurna Base Camp Trek - Packing list for hiking in September (Autumn Season) Things you need to know Weather and temperature Weather /monsoon rain - we hiked ABC during the period of mid-September whereby it is supposed to be tail end of the monsoon season . During our 2 weeks hike, we did encountered couple of days of rain and heavy thunderstorm especially in the late evening. Temperatures - during daytime, temperature is on average 15-20 degrees hence is best to use light weight clothes and switch to warmer clothes during the night (especially when you hit the above 3000m altitude) Load of your backpack - ABC is a multi-day's hikes and thus, you need to ensure your backpack weight will not be too heavy otherwise you will have a very difficult time carrying such loads on your bag. Bring only what you need in a small 20-30L backpack. I would strongly recommend hiring a porter instead for all other stuff and you will thank me for this. Facilities & hygiene at guesthous...