In the final episode of the Batanes Islands series, DJ and Don stop looking at the electric blue waters and dive in instead, to explore what’s below the surface. They start with a snorkel around the Marine Park before DJ gets scubaed up and takes a deep dive.
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Itbayat Island
In the fourth episode of the Batanes Islands series, DJ and Don board a boat and head off across rough seas to Itbayat. There they discover a relatively untouched island with stunning rock formations and cliffs.
Mount Iraya and Basco
In the second episode of the Batanes Islands series, DJ and Don split-up to explore. DJ heads 1,000 meters up to the summit of Most Iraya on a five-hour trek, while Don takes on the more arduous task of seeing what fine dining Basco has to offer.
Sabtang Island
In the second of the Batanes Islands series, DJ and Don put on their life jackets and sail over to Sabtang island. During their short trip they manage a short hike, a look around a stone village and a lunch at the iconic arch at Morong beach.
Batan Island
In the first of a new series on the islands of Batanes, DJ travels to Batan Island to take on a 500-meter tall volcano before getting lost looking for a lighthouse. Don Lejano from inquirer.net, our Asia News Network partners, joins him for the adventure.
The Hard Way – Discovery Bay to Mui Wo
In the final walk recommended by our viewers, we return to Discovery Bay. This time to take a cruel 16km hike over two ridges in a half circle that brings us back to the coast at Mui Wo.
Tung O Ancient Trail
On this next recommended walk, we’re following an ancient trail along the North Lantau Island coastline. Starting in the water village of Tai O, the 15 km walk takes you through old fishing villages as it winds it’s way past the new airport to Tung Chung Fort.
Castle Peak & Pineapple Mountain
On this next recommended walk, we’re tackling the steep climb up to Castle Peak and then making our way to Hong Kong’s famous Pineapple Mountain- a detour that’s worth the view. A challenging trek, made better/tolerable by the cooler climate.
Plover Cove Reservoir Country Trail
Don’t be fooled by what looks like an easy 15km trail. The Plover Cove Reservoir Country Trail is picturesque but soon gets a lot tougher as the hills rise to around 300m and almost drop to the sea in between. DJ and Jack go to find out more.
East Lantau Island
In the first of a new Drone and Phone season of recommended walks, DJ and Jack take on East Lantau Island. Starting in Mui Wo, they took a trail up through Tung Wan Tau before a much gentler decent to the Our Lady of Joy Abbey. From there a path takes them down to the coast before walking into Discovery Bay. From there they headed back up to the ridge that runs above and down to Sunny Bay to complete a relatively easy 14 km hike. Many thanks to Doug Treasure for the recommendation.