Category Archives: Asia

Is Kathmandu worth visiting? Reasons to visit Nepal’s capital

KATHMANDU, NEPAL - JUNE 2013: Patan Durbar Square

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? 10 reasons to visit Nepal!

A woman sits on a rocky outcrop, gazing up at the towering, snow-capped mountain in the background, under a clear blue sky

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 travel? My experience here!

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 […]

Everest Base Camp trek cost: everything you need to know

Majestic view of snow-capped mountain peaks under a clear blue sky, with a barren, rocky terrain leading up to the mountains, featuring a narrow trail through the middle.

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 […]

15 top things to do in Kathmandu, Nepal

A magnificent view of a white stupa adorned with gold, surrounded by colorful prayer flags against a partially cloudy sky.

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 Everest Base Camp worth it? Some things to consider!

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 […]

Best Everest Base Camp trek itinerary (12 days)

A large, white Buddhist stupa decorated with painted eyes, standing against a mountainous backdrop with snowy peaks under a clear blue sky.

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 […]