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 […]
Category Archives: Asia
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May
May
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 […]
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May
May
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 […]
Is Everest Base Camp dangerous? Or is Everest Base Camp safe? In this article, we’ll examine the trek and look at any possible dangers hikers might face. Everest Base Camp has always been on my bucket list, ever since I learned about the Himalayan mountains at school. I remember feeling awed at pictures of the […]
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May
May
Is Lukla airport in Nepal safe? If you Google “world’s most dangerous airport”, you’ll be greeted with a series of listicles featuring airports around the world, and a few articles about one in particular – Lukla Airport in Nepal. This airport – the official name is Tenzing-Hillary Airport after the first two men to climb […]
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Jan
Is Cappadocia safe? The Turkish hotspot is loved by tourists. But the media often paints Turkey, and in turn Cappadocia, out to be much more dangerous than it really is. Here are my thoughts from my trip to Cappadocia and knowledge from travelling Turkey extensively. Is Cappadocia safe? Yes, Cappadocia is chilled out, relaxed and […]
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Jan
Jan
Visiting the Lion City and wondering is Singapore safe? In a word – yes. Probably much safer than your hometown. However, there are a few things to consider when visiting this South East Asian metropolis. I’ve been to Singapore three times, and have always felt very safe there – but have picked up a few […]
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Are you wondering where to stay in Istanbul – Taksim or Sultanahmet? These are two very different neighbourhoods of Turkey’s largest city, both worthy of staying at. Sitting on opposite sides of the Golden Horn, Taksim and Sultanahmet are the two most popular places to stay in Istanbul. In short, Taksim has a local atmosphere, […]
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This blog post contains affiliate links. When you use these links, I get a small commission, with no extra cost to you. This is one of the ways I can keep producing free content! Don’t wait until summer to explore Turkey. While Istanbul and Turkey in general are gorgeous during the warmer months, Istanbul in […]
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Beautiful Cappadocia is one of the best destinations to visit in Turkey, famed for its epic landscapes, fascinating history, and hot air balloons. It attracts travellers, young and old, from all over the world. It’s a relatively easy journey from Istanbul or Ankara and is also quite close to the Mediterranean holiday regions of Turkey, […]