Anyone who has visited Nepal has been confronted with the sad reality of dogs living on the streets. While many of the dogs in Nepal have loving homes, there are a large percentage which go uncared for. They’ve never had vaccines or been to a vet. They haven’t been neutered/spayed, therefore, they reproduce which adds […]
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Cost: ABC Trek Cost
How much does Annapurna Base Camp trekking cost? The answer will depend a lot on whether you plan to carry your own bag, have a guide, share a room, etc. I’ll break everything down below so that you can plan accordingly. Something that stood out to me about this trek was that the teahouses charged […]
Annapurna Base Camp Packing List
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Khopra Danda Trek Cost & Budget Breakdown
The Khopra Danda Trek is growing in popularity each year, but it’s still one of the least traveled routes in the Annapurna Conservation Area. This is the cost of the trek for two people sharing a room with a seven day itinerary. We tried to stay on a budget, but we also weren’t too stingy. […]
Travel Tips for Nepal: What to Know Before You Go
Nepal has quickly become one of my favorite countries I’ve ever been to. Whether it’s the jaw dropping views or the hospitality of the locals, this country has tons of reasons to visit. Before I came, it was one of the countries I did the least research on. Below are travel tips for Nepal including […]
Nepal Customs and Etiquette Guide for Travelers
Nepal is one of the most diverse countries I’ve ever visited, and therefore, has a myriad of customs and etiquette. As a tourist, it can be a little confusing at first. The important thing to know is that Nepali people are very relaxed. Although the items listed below are strictly followed by Nepalese, they don’t […]
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking Cost & Budget
The Poon Hill Trekking route is a short trek that goes through the lower altitude regions of the Annapurna Conservation Area south of the Annapurna Range. It’s often misinterpreted as an easy trek because it’s only a few days long, however, this trek is difficult due to it being straight uphill. It is a cheaper […]