Hiking the Pekoe Trail taught me that having the right gear isn’t just important—it’s everything. I’ve put together a set of essentials that I always rely on for four-day hikes, plus a few extras for when I camp. I fine-tuned what I needed and what I could leave behind when I completed the trail in four separate hikes, each lasting around 3 to 4 days. The real test came when I camped from stages...
The Pekoe Trail is a stunning, immersive trek through the heart of Sri Lanka’s tea country. The trail offers both natural beauty and cultural depth by winding through lush estates, serene villages, and misty hills. If you’re considering taking on this adventure, I’ve put together an itinerary based on my own experience of hiking an average of 24 km per day, with some days pushing up to 34 km...
Day started at scout and frodos. I was lucky enough to add Sinhala version of don’t close the toilet door at 😂 Scout and Frodo (Triple double crowners) (Apparently in America people don’t close the toilet door after they are done). Fast forward to morning, I was at the southern terminus of PCT. It felt unreal. Standing up on the monument and jumping like a kid. Miles came easy. (Well...
Prologue For the last 4 years, I saved up money for one thing and one thing only. To take 6 months off to do the Pacific Crest Trail, a 4200km long hike. This decision came to light during my university years. I remember being excited about this trail, looking at videos. I let the idea to grown in my mind and nurtured it to a point where I set a 4-year goal. My home country is going thru the...
Annapurna Circuit Guide is a very descriptive and long article. The following is an outline of what you find here. Situated among the mighty mountains in Nepal, the Annapurna Circuit is an isolated and remote area during winter. Yes, the winter, the off-season. Because in the high season it is crowded with over 100 hikers. But in the off-season, you might find yourself or your group walking all...
A perspective of an Asian Traveler View from the wing <3 It’s on movies, TV series and most of the travel blogs. It’s cliche. “Buy a ticket and hop on a plane”. Well, it’s not that easy when you are an Asian. The hustle for planning and leaving You have to answer your parents, relative s and friends(even if you are 23. 18+ doesn’t mean a thing). You have to...
Hi to everyone, My name is Vinura!
Hello, I'm a different soul that roam around different landscapes chasing the beauty of Mother Nature. I found "Chase the Wonders" blog to share my experience with all of you :).
