I’ve done nine treks in Nepal, but packing for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek was a little trickier than I anticipated. This region has completely banned plastic water bottles and has banned wood burning fire. This means that the teahouses are even colder than other areas and I found myself without thermals, a sleeping bag, […]
40 Places To Visit in Pokhara: Museums, Adventure Sports, Day Trips & More
The list of places to visit in Pokhara is endless. Walk in any direction, and you’re surrounded by beauty. It’s a haven for trekking and adventure sports, but for those who don’t fancy themselves “thrill seekers” there’s tons of places to sit back and relax as well. Take in some culture at the museums, visit […]
Chomrong, Nepal: ABC Village Guide for Trekkers
Chomrong, Nepal is a small village located inside the Annapurna Conservation Area. It’s located on the Annapurna Base Camp trekking route making it a popular stop for trekkers in the region. Unlike other villages along this route, Chomrong existed before tourism making it a unique village to experience the local culture. Brief History of Chomrong […]
Dovan, Nepal: ABC Village Guide
Dovan, Nepal is a small village along the Annapurna Base Camp trekking route. Prior to the 1970’s, there was no village. This area was built up around tourism to help accommodate the people passing through. Now there are several teahouses and a bakery! Here’s what you need to know for your stay… Brief History of […]
Deurali, Nepal: ABC Village Guide
Deurali is a small village built entirely to accommodate tourists trekking in the area. The area was once used for shepherds to bring their sheep, but now it’s a stop along one of Nepal’s most popular trekking routes, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. In peak season, hundreds of trekkers pass through each day. Here’s what […]
Machhapuchhre Base Camp: Village Guide
Machhapuchhre Base Camp is a small village along the Annapurna Base Camp trekking route. The village was built entirely for tourism starting in the 1970’s and has developed into one of the nicest places to stay along the route. On a clear day, you get an up close look at the famous fishtail mountain as […]
ABC Base Camp: Village Guide for Trekkers
ABC Base Camp is a small village set in the Himalaya mountains just south of the famous Annapurna Mountain range. This area, once used for sheep grazing by locals, is now a popular tourist destination due to its gorgeous 360 degree views and the fame it gained from being the first 8,000m peak ever to […]
5 Tips for Traveling During the Pandemic
I’m going to be honest, traveling during the pandemic is no cup of tea. You’ll be full of stress and uncertainty until the moment you land. Planning trips used to be so simple, but these days, there’s a million extra things to consider and a ton of hoops to jump through. Suraj and I recently […]
Nagarkot, Nepal: Village Guide and Photography
Originally, Nagarkot was a fort that was built in ancient times to oversee nearby kingdoms. Later, it became a vacation home for the royal family to use during the summers. Now, it’s a popular tourist destination, and it’s easy to see why. Once you get the chance to see the Himalaya spanning from the Annapurnas […]
Book Review: Tiger for Breakfast by Michel Peissel
My husband and I have been reading a lot of books about Nepal recently, and he was interested in reading about Boris. I, like many others, had no idea who Boris was or which book he was talking about. He picked up a copy of Tiger for Breakfast by Michel Peissel and finished the almost […]