If you’re travelling for a long time, you may visit areas during shoulder season, this means there may be a chance of landslides in some countries. If you are in a country where the weather is bad and there has…
Ethical Travel: Going for a seeing hands or blind massage in Asia
If you’re travelling around Asia then you may have seen signs advertising ‘blind massage’ or even read about them in your guidebook. This guide is all about this phenomenon began, how to avoid scams and why you should support these…
11 top tips for dealing with monkeys while travelling in Asia and beyond
I’ve always been a big fan of monkeys and I’ve even worked with them, but travelling in South Asia really tested that love at times! While in South Asia I encountered moments of aggression or harassment in Nepal, India and…
Kathmandu: The good and the bad about visiting Nepal’s capital city
Kathmandu was the first city in the first country on our South Asia itinerary and it certainly wasn’t what I expected. We ended up coming here three times, we were here for a week to prepare for Everest Base Camp…
Lumbini: The good and the bad about visiting the Birthplace of Buddha
We decided to go to Lumbini on our way to India, as it is close to the border and we wanted to cross overland but frustratingly, our visa restrictions wouldn’t allow it. Despite this, we still got a bus from…
31 things you need to know about trekking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal
Trekking to Everest Base Camp is on so many people’s bucket list and there are several things you need to know before you do it. Many people gloss over some of the more difficult parts of the EBC trek, and…
9 reasons why I preferred Pokhara to Kathmandu as a base to explore Nepal
I spent one week in Kathmandu before trekking Everest Base Camp and it’s a fascinating capital city to visit, but as a backpacker I preferred Pokhara as there was a lot to do, but it was also relaxing. Kathmandu is…
What I actually took to Everest Base Camp – the definitive packing list for female trekkers
If you’re planning on trekking to Everest Base then you’ll need the right equipment, which is why I’ve created the definitive packing list for female trekkers to give you one less thing to worry about while training. Before we begin,…
Going on a jeep safari in Nepal’s Chitwan National Park
Taking a jeep safari in Chitwan National Park was the treat we promised ourselves after successfully trekking to Everest Base Camp. Chitwan is not only a world heritage site but it was also the first national park to be established…