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?” […]
Packing List for Southeast Asia: Female Backpackers
Before my first big trip, I had a small meltdown because I had no idea what to pack. I’d be spending a year backpacking my way through 8 countries in Southeast Asia as a solo female traveler. As a woman who used to work in the fashion industry, packing light is hard for me. How […]
The Best Gifts for Travel Lovers
It’s time for my annual post on the best unique travel gifts to give this holiday season. I remember Googling this same exact sentence when I was shopping for someone who traveled for work constantly. One year he got a Kindle and another year a power bank. Both ended up being used constantly and were […]
Tipping in Nepal: How Much to Tip Guides, Porters, Drivers, Restaurants & more
Knowing how to appropriately tip in any country can be tricky, and tipping in Nepal is no exception. There’s no hard and fast rule, so using your discretion is key. It seems everyone will give you a different answer when it comes to how to tip. I’ve spent over 3 years in Nepal and have […]
The Pros and Cons of Booking with a Tour Group
When I first set out on my yearlong adventure, I would have done anything to join a tour group. Unfortunately for me, the costs of tour groups were too high. I could either do a year of solo travel and figure things out on my own or two months with a company. The idea of […]
Tea Houses in Nepal: Everything to Know for Trekking
One of the very first questions I had about trekking was about tea houses in Nepal. What is a tea house? What do I need to bring with me? Where do you eat? How expensive is it? So many questions went through my mind. For my first trek, I booked with an agency because it […]