On paper, Thamel isn’t lovable. It’s smog, touts, and the same counterfeit gear hanging in every second shop. …
Nepal
Discover Nepal, one of the world’s most amazing backpacking destinations. From hiking in the Himalayas to spotting wild rhinos in the lowlands, check out my detailed guides below.
Everest Base Camp vs Kilimanjaro is the classic trekker’s dilemma: one walks you to the foot of the …
Walking to the foot of the tallest mountain on earth comes with a certain prestige. It also comes …
Most Everest Base Camp trek itineraries online are written by operators selling a tour, or by trekkers who …
The Manaslu Circuit and Everest Base Camp are both world-class Himalayan treks – but they’re not really competing …
Climbing a Himalayan peak above 6,000 m is the key entry point into Himalayan mountaineering, and this was …
Island Peak, known in the Himalayas as Imja Tse, is a 6,189 m (20,305 ft) introduction to Himalayan …
Mera Peak is widely known as the highest trekking peak in the world. While you don’t need any …
It was Day 18 of my Three Passes Trek, and I physically couldn’t open my eyes. I was …
You have your flights to Kathmandu booked and your Thamel gear shopping list ready for the trip of …
It goes without saying that you shouldn’t travel without insurance, but for Nepal, especially when you’re taking on …
Trekking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal or K2 Base Camp in Pakistan not only lets you stand …