The lockdown continues here in Kathmandu for another week. It’s the third week of the lockdown and the second week I’ve been back in Kathmandu experiencing the lockdown. I’m basically stuck inside the hotel and not allowed outside except for essential groceries or the pharmacy. I’ve managed to book a charter flight out in a …
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Throughout this pandemic, which is now dragging on well into it’s second year, I’ve tried to play it relatively safe. Well, as safe as one can while traveling. I stayed in Adelaide, Australia for five months as I watched to see the patterns of lockdowns around the world and where might be the safest place …
Located along the southern slopes of the Himalayan mountain ranges, Nepal is home to the highest mountains in the world including Mt. Everest. Kathmandu is the capital and an excellent place to stay in Nepal. It’s the largest city in the Himalayas, also best-known as the city of ancient temples. I’ve stayed in Kathmandu many …
Four years ago I trekked the Everest Base Camp circuit and it was my first big multi-day trek. I loved it despite the food poisoning and altitude sickness debacles. It was the beginning of my trekking journey and something I look back on fondly. This time, I returned to Nepal with much more trekking experience …
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is an off-the-beaten-path trail in the Himalayas of Nepal. The route leads you up and around the base of Mount Manaslu as you stay each night in different Tibetan villages along the way. The scenery is incredible, especially the last few days of the circuit as you reach heights of above …
It’s been four years since I was last in Nepal. It was still my first year of solo travel when I arrived into Kathmandu in 2017. I liked hiking but didn’t know much about multi-day trekking. To be honest, I didn’t even own any pants at that point in time. So thinking about heading out …
Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world and trekking to the base camp is no easy feat either. It’s a journey through some of the most spectacular mountain views but also through a number of beautiful villages along the way. The Everest Base Camp Trek takes anywhere from 9 to 15 days depending …
When I found out there was a huge bungee jump in Nepal not far from Kathmandu, I knew it was on the cards. The jump is located on a suspension bridge, which hangs 160m above the Bhote Kosi River. The raging rapids in the canyon below make the jump exhilarating but quite intimidating. I decided …
I did two crazy things this week. One of them involved smuggling illegal goods into India and the other was located on a 160m-high bridge above a raging river. Having just arrived back from the EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK I didn’t waste any time. The next day I took off with my trekking guide to the …
I set off for the adventure of a lifetime into the Himalayas. Of course, I carried with me more camera equipment than clothes, although that doesn’t say much considering I had two outfits. I had no idea what I was in for as I embarked on a journey to Everest Base Camp. I think I …
This edition of ‘THE WEEKLY‘ lets me reflect on seven of my favorite days of travel so far. Last week I spoke about the struggles of sickness I had during the early stages of the hike. They were no joke, but I had now brushed them off and the final days of climbing were out …
The 47th edition of ‘The Weekly‘ is a little late. But I promise I have a good reason for the delay. I’ve just arrived back this morning from a 12-day trek through the Himalayas to Mt. Everest Base Camp. It was as epic as you might imagine. There were moments where it felt as though …