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Volcano alerts in Indonesia

chris — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 07:29:53 +0000

Mt. Bromo – East Java 
Mt. Bromo is on high alert starting 1 November 2015, with a safe radius around Indonesia’s most iconic volcano set at 1 kilometre from the crater. Visitors can still do a tour to Pananjakan for the dramatic sunrise and down to the sea of sand near Mount Bromo. Treks to the crater are suspended until further notice.

Banyuwangi – East Java
The hiking route to the crater of Mount Ijen, near Banyuwangi, East Java Province was temporarily closed yesterday due to increased volcanic activity. This means no visitors are allowed to the crater until further notice. According to the report from the Ijen Volcano Monitoring Post, seismic activity at Mount Ijen has increased over the past week.

Vietnam Mountain Marathon Sept 2014

chris — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 11:37:16 +0000

18-22nd of September 2014. (Race day 20th of September).

Now open for 2014 registration.

Unique trail runs of 10km, 21km, 42km or 70km in a spectacular mountain region of north Vietnam.

Welcome to the mountains of Vietnam to thousands of yellow rice fields, water buffaloes and colourful ethnic minority groups. The small dirt roads and narrow trails will take you through the majestic mountains and valleys that are only used by locals. Each route will encompass challenging climbs, exhilarating descents and a true glimpse of local life through the rice fields and ethnic minority villages.

Extend your journey and make the race a part of a longer active adventure in Vietnam. Contact Symbiosis Custom Travel to discuss how.

Rare Spiny Turtle found at Namtaloo Cave in Khao Sok, S Thailand

chris — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 04:01:46 +0000

Khao Sok National Park in Southern Thailand always manages to deliver thrills for nature lovers. This week, a rare Spiny Turtle was found just outside the Namtaloo Cave by Dave and his team.

If you are visiting Thailand and are a wildlife enthusiast, a visit to Khao Sok should be high on your wishlist. See here for more information on how to include it on your itinerary. The birds are amazing here too.