Whenever I tell someone new that I travel for a living, they always seem to wonder if I’m scared. I guess it’s a fair question. Most people won’t go to a restaurant by themselves, so going to a foreign country alone can seem terrifying. Fellow travellers often ask me, “Is Nepal safe for female travellers?” […]
Thangka Painting in Nepal: Significance & History
After traveling for months on end and meeting countless people, it’s rare that someone is able to surprise me. Rare, but not impossible. I met my friend Kichaa Chitrakar while trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. After knowing him for months, the topic of painting came up. “You can paint?” I asked casually. As soon […]
Surviving the Mt. Rinjani Summit on Lombok in Indonesia
It’s 2:00am and the clatter of groggy people moving around half asleep fills the air. I hear the word coffee whispered multiple times, and then a bright flashlight shines into my cozy tent. It’s time to get up. I put on all of the clothes I brought with me, and it’s still freezing. I can […]
14 Incredible Social Enterprises in Nepal
Before I started traveling, I knew very little about responsible tourism or social enterprises. I stumbled upon a few places here and there, and eventually they started standing out to me more and more. After a while, I started to seek these places out because I’d rather spend my money at a place that is […]
Training for Everest Base Camp at Home
A question I seem to get asked a lot these days is whether training for Everest Base Camp is necessary or not. Training for a trek is a personal thing, and I could give a million answers to this one question. It’s important to start by asking yourself a few basic questions. Am I in […]
Nepal in January: Weather, Festivals, Trekking & More
Having been in Nepal for every month of the year, I wanted to share some of my insights on what each month has to offer. Nepal in January can be both insanely beautiful with crystal clear skies and extremely cold. It’s great for wildlife encounters, but difficult for high altitude trekking. Here’s the ups and […]
Nepal in February: Weather, Festivals, Trekking & More
After visiting Nepal three times, I’ve officially been there every month of the year. I’ve seen the pros and cons of visiting Nepal in February, and I can’t wait to share them. February in Nepal is cold, but it’s a fantastic month to avoid the crowds and get stunning views of the Himalaya without trekking […]
Nepal in March: Weather, Festivals, Trekking & More
March is the second most popular time of year to visit Nepal. With temperatures and weather perfect for trekking, it’s easy to understand why. About 70% of people going to Nepal state that trekking is their number one reason to visit the country. Besides trekking, March also offers beautiful rhododendron forests, lush fields of crops, […]
Tsho Rolpa Trek Route with Itinerary & Map
The Tsho Rolpa Trek seems to be a mystery when you try to find information online. While this trek is one of the best kept secrets in Nepal, it’s also one of the easiest treks to navigate. The Swiss Embassy is about to complete the trekking trails on this route, and they are the nicest […]
Experiencing Singing Bowl Therapy in Kathmandu
Dust was blowing in my face as cars raced by while my arm flailed in the air trying to hail a cab. I’d never had trouble finding one before, but today, they all seemed to be occupied. I waved at another, but again saw someone sitting in the front seat. It was occupied. Still, it […]