I’d like to start by stating that I am by no means a doctor in any way shape or form but thought it might be helpful to provide some info on the vaccinations for South East Asia I decided to get for a year long trip to 10 countries (Thailand, Myanmar, India, Nepal, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, […]
Tips to Exchange Money in Nepal & Use ATMs
Having spent a lot of time in foreign countries, handling money seems like a no brainer. But, when I think back to my first real trip, I remember having no idea where to start. Should I exchange money in Nepal? Use a credit card? Do ATMs even exist there? A lot of people have asked […]
Poon Hill Packing List
Packing for a trek is always difficult the first time. As someone who has done multiple treks in Nepal at different altitudes, I feel like a pro when it comes to packing everything I need. Typically, I carry my own bag, so it’s important to me not to overpack because I know I’ll have to […]
WiFi in Nepal: Where & How to Get Internet
As a digital nomad, one of the major things I look for when traveling is how hard it is to get WiFi in a country. WiFi in Nepal is surprisingly accessible, but takes a bit of patience. Although most places have WiFi, it doesn’t always work. A common expression in Nepal is “Ke garne?” or […]
Is Nepal Safe for Travel? A Comprehensive Guide
When I tell people how much time I spend in Nepal, one of the first questions is, “Is Nepal safe?” It’s a curious question to me because no one ever asked me if it was safe to go to countries in Europe. It was just assumed. The truth is, people don’t really know much about […]
Is Hiring a Trekking Guide in Nepal Necessary?
The first time I Googled the Everest Base Camp Trek, I was shocked when the price tags jumped up on my screen. They ranged from $1,500 to $2,000, and there weren’t any budget friendly options listed online. I knew booking in person with a local company would be cheaper, but even then, the prices were […]
Nepal Bathrooms: What to Expect & How to Prepare
Everyone who knows me knows that one of my favorite things to talk about are bathrooms, and Nepal bathrooms are no exception. Is that weird? Absolutely. After my first big trip to Asia, I realized that no one really cares if you saw Mount Everest or spent two weeks in silence with monks. The only […]
18 Nepali Apps for Traveling in Nepal
When I first started traveling, I never took the time to download apps. It just didn’t seem important to me. When I started trekking in Nepal, I noticed several of the people I was with had cool apps. Some were maps of the trekking routes. Others you could hold your phone up to the Himalayas […]
Is Nepal Safe for Female Travellers? 9 Women Tell All
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?” […]
Tsho Rolpa Lake Trek Packing List
The Tsho Rolpa Trek is a little different than the other treks I’ve done in Nepal. The area is highly under-touristed which means that there aren’t a ton of places to buy things along the way. In places like the Everest Region or Annapurna Region, it’s easy to grab whatever you forgot as you go. […]