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 […]
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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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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
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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May
May
Soaring to 5,895 meters, Mount Kilimanjaro is not only Africa’s tallest peak but also the world’s highest free-standing mountain. Located in northeastern Tanzania, this iconic summit draws thousands of travellers from across the globe each year – eager to conquer its heights and witness the stunning vistas from above the clouds. Being one of the […]
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Wondering how to take buses in Senegal? Here’s my full explainer! The vivacious country of Senegal is just starting to come on the scene as an African destination that’s well worth your time. Senegal is in the heart of West Africa and is slowly gaining recognition for its national parks, epic coastline and lush deltas. […]
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If you’re wondering how to get sept-places in Senegal, this blog post is for you! Senegal is not the easiest place to travel around, but there are options! Buses connect major cities, but they are few and far between and do need to be booked in advance. For everything else, there are minibuses and sept-places. […]
Whether you want to save money or avoid the risk of being close to a volcano eruption site, here are some excellent Blue Lagoon alternatives! Iceland’s Blue Lagoon is one of the most popular attractions in Europe. The warm silica waters attract over 700,000 visitors each year. However, it’s incredibly pricey, and recent volcano eruptions […]
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Is Iceland expensive? Well, yes – but in some ways, it’s not as pricey as many people believe. Here are all my thoughts about Iceland prices and the cost of travel from my two trips there. This blog post may contain affiliate links. This article draws from my two trips to Iceland. One trip was […]