Before I start I want to say that we like Sauraha a lot and we're glad we came. Chitwan National Park is doing some superb conservation work and animal numbers are increasing impressively. We just want to warn you that you're quite likely to not see any large wildlife on your jeep safari or other expensive day in the park, but the tame rhino in Sauraha, he should be around. Let … [Read more...]
Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulties and Hardships – Top Eleven!
We got back from Everest yesterday. It's been an amazing 3 weeks, ( yes, 21 days, not 14) and it's been tough, so, a few things you need to know about difficulty levels on the Everest Base Camp trek ( EBC) both for your entertainment and general information, and to help you decide if this Himalayan hike is for you. There are hardships, problems and pitfalls. Hopefully we can … [Read more...]
Nagarkot Nepal- Is it worth the trip ?
Nagarkot is a funny little place. I would have loved to see it 20+ years ago before mass tourism took hold. Was there anything there back then? Today it seems that every building is a hotel. Precarious-looking multi-story guest houses cling to the mountain sides promising spectacular Everest range views in Nagarkot Nepal. What else is there in Nagarkot? Well, other than … [Read more...]
Bhaktapur Nepal- Staying and Visiting
Bhaktapur is a lot quieter than Kathmandu and has the third, less visited, Durbar square of the Kathmandu Valley. All are UNESCO listed, all are magnificent. Why is Bhaktapur less touristed? Well I guess because it's more difficult to get to, being a fair way out of Kathmandu, and most people will be Durbar-squared out after seeing the two in Kathmandu. That and of course, 3 … [Read more...]
Arriving in Kathmandu ( With Video of Thamel)
It's so good to be back in Kathmandu! This is our third visit to Nepal and it will be our longest. We are in possession of 3 month tourist visas and have plans to make the most of them. Empty time stretches ahead of us, no more rush, stress or anxious preparations. Let's just do this thing! It's 20 years since we first flew into Kathmandu in daylight via Bangladesh, all … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka with Kids
Sri Lanka is a justifiably popular holiday destination for people of many nationalities. But Sri Lanka with kids? Does that work? Is Sri Lanka a good destination for families, toddlers, babies or children of any age? We've taken our kids to Sri Lanka many times and it's been great. So let us help put your mind at rest about trying a holiday in Sri Lanka with kids. I promise to … [Read more...]
Southeast Asia With Kids. Must Visit Destinations to Plan Your Itinerary
We posted already about our experiences of travelling around Southeast Asia with kids ( for 5 years!) now lets have a look at where you should go in Southeast Asia. What are the stand out, must see places, attractions and destinations. You're probably in the process of planning your Southeast Asia trip, so I suggest you get a notebook and start listing the places you and your … [Read more...]
How Fit Do You Need to Be to Trek the Himalayas?
It may surprise you to know that you don't need to be Ironman fit (as I am) to trek in the Himalayas. You won't want to be a couch potato either, but the average person should do fine up there with no training needed. My wife has been up twice, at 50 and in her mid 30s. My kids have been up there at 9 and 11. Fitness really isn't a major issue and do you need to train for this … [Read more...]
Experiences of Backpacking South East Asia With Kids
First of all, don't panic. You can do this thing, we did. In fact, it's pretty easy. I normally tell people how to backpack around or through South East Asia with kids, in that I help them with planning, itineraries and travel arrangements. Today I'm going to tell you what it's actually been like. We've been backpacking with our kids for over 5 years now and the bulk of that … [Read more...]
Trekking K2 with Kids
In the trekking season of 2019, we will be trekking K2 with kids. We're teaming with another family, the Jones family of Where the Jones and it's going to be epic. We have kids (all boys) between 10 and 15 years old and adults up to 51 years old. We're going to K2 in Pakistan. Do you want to come with us? We are Looking for a 3rd Group or Family to Trek K2 with … [Read more...]
