I posted already about the various ways of getting to and from Lukla from Kathmandu, Nepal. Flying into Lukla isn’t the only way to start your Everest region or Everest Base Camp trek, there are various bus, jeep and walk options. We feel that flying is the best way to go based on our experience, […]
The Yeti Skull at Khumjung Monastery & The Hillary School, Nepal
On our return trek from Tengboche Monastery we took a different route to Namche Bazaar to take in some important locations and stunning Himalayan view points. A major highlight for us was being granted admission to the ancient monastery at Khumjung and being allowed to see a fascinating sacred relic kept under lock and key. […]
The Trek from Lukla to Tengboche Monastery with my 11 Year-Old
A few days ago somebody on social media asked me what my favorite, all time, travel memory was. Without hesitation I told the lady-of-travel that it was the time I trekked to Tengboche Monastery with my son, then 11 years old. I added a footnote, that I doubted he would agree. I was curious though […]
What Gear Do You Really Need For Nepal and Trekking?
What gear do you really need for Nepal. Trekking gear companies tell you to buy x, y and z before you even think of setting foot on the Himalayas for fear of death. I’m here to be more realistic. You don’t need everything they try to sell you. So keep your money in your pocket […]
Fear and Panic on the Everest Trek. Scary Bridges!
I’ve posted already about how much we loved the experience of trekking in Nepal’s Everest region, so don’t take what I’m about to say the wrong way. Just because I was scared half to death regularly and frequently by the scariest of scary bridges ( and the odd path with precipitous drops, mud slides and general […]
Nepal with Kids-Altitude, Attitude and Ailments.
If I told you Nepal with kids was easy, I’d been lying. Nepal has been the most challenging place we’ve ever taken the children, and that includes India, but it’s been worth it 1 million times over. They got sick less in India and didn’t have to climb any mountains. So here for you, in case you’re […]
Kathmandu to Lukla, Flight to the World’s Most Dangerous Airport.
There are options in getting from Kathmandu to Lukla. The famous plane journey to the world’s most dangerous airport isn’t the only way but we just had to take the adventure of booking a flight into iconic Lukla airport, so we ( I ) faced my fear of heights and small planes and bought those […]
Everest Region Trekking, a Dream Come True.
If you follow our Facebook page and Instagram feed you’ll know that we’ve been trekking around the Everest region, with kids age 9 and 11, for the last 12 days. It’s been an incredible experience, a top highlight not only of the last 3 years of family travel, but of a lifetime of global adventures. I […]
Annapurna Circuit Trek Q&A
In 2001, pre-kids, Chef and I took on the Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal, it’s considered one of the best treks in the world. It’s high, reaching 5416m at the Thorong La, the highest pass. It’s long, it takes around three weeks to complete and it’s cold, in February, which was when we did it. […]
The Best Trekking Pack Ever
I was reunited with an old friend yesterday. We haven’t seen each other for 5 years, she’s been hidden away, deteriorating. Rather like me. We are busy packing the house up before our round the world trip, I hoped she could come with me again, but she’s ready for retirement. Such a shame. She was […]
