This time to Pikey Peak A couple years ago, I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder. Come to think of it, this was bound to happen some time in my life given my over-thinking and over-stressing personality. The big earthquake of 2015 just provided the impetus. Anxiety or stress is a downward spiral. If you don’t...Read More
In the Thamel area: Roadhouse café: Best known for its wood-fired pizzas, the roadhouse cafe also serves a variety of salads including the popular goat cheese garden salad and a variety of desserts. There are four outlets in the Kathmandu valley: Thamel, Baluwatar, Bodhnath and Jhamsikhel. The one in Bodhnath overlooks the stupa and...Read More
USA citizens will now receive a 5-year multiple entry visa into Nepal. Americans can spend a maximum of 180 days (per year) in Nepal. This step was taken in response to the US government’s demand for a reciprocal visa regime. Nepalis traveling to the US on a tourist visa have been receiving a 5-year multiple...Read More
Buy branded or knock-off gear vs rent gear in Kathmandu?! That is the question. And there is no simple answer that would fit all trekkers. Below is some information that would help you decide. 1) Where are you coming from: Over the years, we’ve learned from previous trekkers that buying branded outdoor gear in Australia,...Read More
Located in the heart of Kathmandu, Thamel is one of the oldest commercial neighborhoods of the city and has been considered to be the center of the tourist industry for many decades. There are a wide variety of things you’ll find here namely, trekking gear shops, souvenir shops, book shops, coffee houses, restaurants and bars....Read More
If crowds are not your thing, trekking in Nepal in the Winter months of December, January and February is a great alternative. Skies are mostly clear and being in the mountains with very few other travelers is quite a wonderful experience. In the Winter months, treks to the Annapurna Base Camp, Langtang (Kyanjin Gompa) and...Read More
You miss your flight to Kathmandu and need to book yourself on another flight. Or you decide to return home early because of a family emergency. These are couple scenarios our trekkers experienced this past season. What clients learned is that: 1) It is best to book directly with an airline vs booking on a...Read More
