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 […]
My Year in Review: 2021
Every year I write a year in review. A little synopsis of the previous year. The things I accomplished, the adventures I went on, the mishaps and what I hope to accomplish in the year to come. I sometimes look back on them like journal entries reminiscing on where I started and how far I’ve […]
Langtang Valley Trek Itinerary: 5, 6, 7 & 8 Days
The Langtang Valley Trek is a trekking route located north of Kathmandu and south of Tibet. It passes through Langtang National Park and typically takes seven or eight days of which two are spent in a jeep. My husband and I are avid trekkers, but we like to take our time and enjoy ourselves, so […]
Langtang Trek Cost & Budget
The Langtang Trek costs more than some of the treks in Nepal due to its starting point being located along a dangerous road. We opted to hire a private vehicle rather than take a bus, and that made the cost higher. Typically, I feel safe on buses, but I wouldn’t recommend it for this route. […]
Langtang Valley Trekking Gear List
Packing for a trek can be difficult. You want to make sure you have everything you need, but you don’t want to over pack and be stuck carrying a heavy bag for days. This Langtang Valley trekking gear list includes everything you’ll need including the basics and some emergency items. We intended to have a […]
Syabrubesi, Nepal: Village & Travel Guide
Syabrubesi, Nepal is the starting point for several major trekking routes including the Langtang Valley Trek, Gosaikunda Lake Trek, and Tamang Heritage Trail. Almost 100 tourists pass through Syabrubesi a day in peak trekking season. Here’s what you need to know before you visit… Brief History of Syabrubesi, Nepal According to locals, Syabrubesi was formed […]
Lama Hotel, Nepal: Langtang Trekkers Guide
Lama Hotel is a major stopping point along the Langtang Valley trekking route. Some confusion follows this village because the name implies it’s a single hotel, but the village of Lama Hotel is actually more than one building. It’s conveniently located between Syabrubesi and Langtang Village making it the perfect place to spend the first […]
Langtang Village, Nepal: Trekkers Guide
Langtang is a village inside Langtang National Park along the Langtang Valley trek. Completely destroyed by the earthquake in 2015 and then rebuilt, this village is a sign of resilience in the area. Those looking to do the Langtang Trek will likely spend one night in Langtang village. Here’s everything you need to know for […]