Author Archives: Claire

If you’re planning a trip to Nepal, you might be wondering “is Kathmandu worth visiting”?  Kathmandu, the buzzing capital of Nepal, is an assault on the senses.  Horns penetrate the air day and night, you’ll constantly be weaving in and out of traffic, smelling curry from streetside restaurants and admiring brightly coloured prayer flags strung […]

Is Nepal worth visiting? Yes, I think so! The world’s highest mountains, prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, the smell of dahl baht from restaurants lining the streets of Kathmandu and a range of climates, terrains and cultures – there’s so much to love in Nepal.  Nepal as a nation is well, well worth visiting […]

Is Kathmandu safe for travellers? This post is my analysis after my week here! The buzzing Nepali capital of Kathmandu is plenty of things. Hectic, vivacious, a little overwhelming – but is it safe?  Generally, I thought it was safe, but if you’ve not travelled to similar cities, there are a few things that you’ll […]

When I returned from my Everest Base Camp trek, I was asked one main question – “what’s the cost of hiking to Everest Base Camp”?  Luckily, I’d taken detailed notes on the trek so I could write this very post!  I hiked to Everest Base Camp with a guide, but I’ve calculated the costs for […]

Looking for the top things to do in Kathmandu? Here’s a full guide from my recent trip! Kathmandu’s an effervescent city. All day and most of the night, you’ll hear the buzz of motorcycles in the street, accompanied by bright prayer flags fluttering from virtually every building, the smell of momos (local dumplings) meeting your […]

Is Nepal safe for travel? Yes, but there are a few things to consider before planning a trip here! I recently returned from my first trip to Nepal, and before visiting I had a few questions about the country’s safety. So I endeavoured to write up all of my thoughts on Nepal safety and put […]

Is Everest Base Camp worth doing? Who should do it? What’s the reality of hiking to EBC in the Himalayas?  These questions were all on my mind as I planned my 2024 trip to Nepal, and ran around my brain while I flew out to Kathmandu and took a rather hair-raising 18-minute flight from Ramechhap […]

Whether you’re planning on hiking in Nepal with a guide or trekking the Khumbu region independently, this Everest Base Camp trek itinerary should give you a clear idea about what to expect.  Everest Base Camp has been on my bucket list for 15 years, ever since I learned about the Himlayas at school.  But I […]