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 […]
Vaccinations for Nepal: Which Travel Vaccines You Should Get
Choosing vaccinations for Nepal can be a little confusing and daunting. The list is a mile long and if you live in the U.S. you’ll find it’s definitely not cheap. While insurance companies cover some of these vaccinations for Nepal, a lot of them will need to be paid out-of-pocket. My first time getting vaccines, […]
A Guide to Asian Toilets: From Bum Guns to Squat Toilets
Using Asian toilets is kind of like playing a game show on TV. You never know what’s behind door number 1. Well, after opening many doors, and then quickly closing some, I’ve learned a lot. I didn’t think this knowledge was valuable, but after being home for a couple of months, I realized most people […]
Social Media in Nepal: 14 Accounts for Travelers
Over time, people have told me about Facebook pages and Instagram accounts that they use when traveling around Nepal. I honestly wish I’d known how useful social media in Nepal was prior to my first visit. In America, I almost never use Instagram, but in Nepal it’s full of useful information. I’ve found tons of […]
50 Hiking Quotes to Inspire Your Next Adventure
Hiking and trekking can be daunting to say the least. You look at the path ahead of you and wonder if you’ll ever make it. Something I always remind myself is that you just need to take one more step, and if you tell yourself that enough times, you’ll arrive whereever you’re going! But, when […]
Sustainable Tourism in Nepal: 13 Easy Ways to Make a Difference
Sustainable tourism in Nepal is something I’ve become passionate about over the last couple of years. When I first started traveling, I didn’t know what sustainable tourism, responsible tourism, or social enterprises were. I didn’t think much about the impact my travels had on different places. I only thought about where I wanted to go, […]
22 Small Gifts for Hikers: Stocking Stuffer Edition
Buying gifts for hikers can be tricky because most of the time hikers are SUPER picky about what they are willing to carry with them when they go hiking or trekking. For long distance hikers, every bit of weight makes a difference and carrying anything unnecessary or overweight is a drag (literally). So here are […]
Nepal Visa on Arrival for U.S. Citizens with Online Application
In the past, getting a Nepal tourist visa on arrival was incredibly hard to navigate. There was almost no information online and even less help at the airport. Because of that, I always paid to get a visa in advance by mailing my passport to the Consulate in NYC. Now, the tourist visa on arrival process […]
Nepal SIM Card Options: Ncell or Namaste?
SIM cards have always been a bit of a mystery to me. Prior to traveling, I didn’t even know you could change a SIM card. An expensive phone plan seemed like the only option. I remember Googling, “How to get a cheap phone plan for Asia.” One search after the other said, “SIM cards are […]