Stuck in Lukla? We were, and the only flights back were $500! Here's how we saved $300 and got back the same day.
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The Best Things To Do in Pokhara, Nepal.
Pokhara is a place I call home. Whilst I was living there, I found some of Pokhara's hidden gems. Here were my favourite things to do.
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Travel Journal #2 | I Almost Got Helicopter Med-Evacuated Back to Kathmandu & India First Impressions
I ALMOST had to be medically evacuated out of the mountains in a helicopter and I made it to India! It's been an interesting and eventful couple of weeks, and I'm here to share all of the highlights and craziness that's been going on.
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How to Do the Three Passes Trek Independently
This is possibly my favourite trek in the Himalayas. It's 15 days of trekking through some of the tallest mountains of the world. It's challenging and exhausting, but also one of the most rewarding hikes you'll ever go on.
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How much does the Everest Base Camp trek cost? A budget breakdown.
The question I get asked most when talking about my adventures in Nepal is "how much does the Everest Base Camp trek cost?" The answer is a little more tricky than you'd think, but I've put together a complete budget breakdown to help you figure out about how much you'll spend.
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How to Independently Apply for a TIMS card and ACAP Permit in Nepal
Trekking in Nepal? Don't have a guide? You'll have to get some permits! The easiest way to do this is to go to an office in Kathmandu or Pokhara! Here's what you'll need and how to get the permits.
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A 48 hour guide to Kathmandu
Kathmandu is a place that I had to learn to love. My first trip, I didn't have such a great time in Kathmandu. After visiting this city NINE times, I can confidently say that I LOVE Kathmandu. Here's a 48-hour guide to the city so you can love it as much as I do.
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5 Reasons Why You MUST go to Nepal
I will never stop loving Nepal. This place is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. It's the people, the landscape, and the vibrancy of this country that make it so special. If Everest isn't enough to convince you, here are my top 5 reasons why you MUST go to Nepal sometime in your life.
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unexpected itineraries: a weekend (or week!) in pokhara, nepal
It’s getting to be trekking season in Nepal!!! After you’ve finished a trek, you might want a little break. While the prayer flags, mountain views, and endless amounts of daal bhat are certainly well-loved on the trail, your body can just get drained! Enter Pokhara. Pokhara is a 7 hour bus ride away from Kathmandu or the city closest to the trailheads for the Annapurna region. It also happens to be one of the best places to relax, and one of my personal favourite cities in the entire world… it’s a second home to me. Whether you have 2 days in Pokhara after finishing an Annapurna trek, or a whole week dedicated to…
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unexpected eats: a culinary lover’s basic guide to nepal
Gooood day, friends! Nepal isn’t often seen as a foodie destination, but OH MY it has incredible food. Today’s post is a list of the most memorable foods in Nepal. These are some of the foods I came across again and again! Have a read, start salivating, and book a trip to Nepal! And to my vegetarian/vegan readers, don’t worry! You can find plenty of compliant options here! Dal Baht You haven’t had a trip to Nepal if you haven’t eaten dal bhat. This is a go to food of mine- it’s absolutely delicious. Basically, dal baht is a set meal. You have your dal (lentils- consistency ranges from a curry…
