The last time I was on Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Borneo was when I was 11. I won’t tell you how long ago that was but long enough! Scaling South Asia’s highest peak at 13,435ft / 4,095m was a grand...
Adventure Chick runs the Sabah Ultra
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Home Away from Home at the Sonapani Village in Uttaranchal, India
Some of the most rewarding and rejuvenating holidays have been my trips to the Himalayan mountains. On one such holiday I visited the Sonapani Village, an eco-lodge set on a mountain ridge and...
Al Thani Climbs to the Highest Point in Europe
Sharjah, UAE, 17th September 2012 - Tackling new heights, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Thani, co-founder of Musafir.com, has successfully summited Mount Elbrus; his fifth adventure in the past...
Culture of the Paddle
With a noticeable and rising trend of several paddlesport activities peppering the coastlines of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and elsewhere in the country too, you can’t help but wonder what all the fuss is...
Kayak Mangrove Tour in September
WE made an early start on the Friday and arrived at the Eastern Mangrove Resort at 06:45 hours. I am not sure why, but we expected it to be quiet at the resort that time of the morning but the car...
Diving with Dolphins
My zodiac sign is Aquarius so I feel a deep connection and attraction to water, especially the sea. Born in the black forest in Germany, this desire could only be satisfied in my dreams and ever...
Am I hydrated?
Most of us know dehydration is a bad thing to happen and particularly for those of you who are new to the region, it may well be something you experience at some point. The bad thing is, if you feel...
A touch of care for a healthy skin outdoors
When we are young, the main skin complaints are greasy skin and acne. But as we grow older, the skin gets dry and more problems may occur and the challenge is to counteract the problems of the skin....
UAE Local Dive Sites: East Coast – Martini Rock
Martini Rock is situated very close to Khor Fakkan on the east coast of UAE (GPS N 25 20.123 E 56 22.882) and is probably one of the most visited dive sites by the east coast operators. Most...
Oman Escapes: Jebel Shams
In August 2011, my wife, myself and two good friends were looking to beat the summer heat in Muscat and decided to tackle the highest peak in Oman. Reaching near 3,000 meters, Jebel Shams, which...
Wind and Wave Forecast
