Stop calling every Nepali porter a “Sherpa.” Discover the true meaning of this ethnic identity and why making this common trekking mistake makes you look ignorant. […]
Nepal Trekking Etiquette: Mani Wall Rules and Cultural Mistakes
Honest advice on Nepal trekking etiquette. Find out why you must walk clockwise around Mani walls and Chortens. Avoid common cultural mistakes on the trail. The […]
Trekking or Traffic? Annapurna Circuit Road Reality
The Annapurna Circuit now shares its trail with jeeps and dust from 7 am to 5 pm. An honest look at where you can still find […]
Manaslu and Mustang: The “Mandatory Guide” Reality Check
You arrive in Kathmandu with a plan.Manaslu Circuit. Or Upper Mustang.You’ve trekked before. Alps. Pyrenees. Maybe the GR20. You’re not new to mountains or logistics. Then […]
The Kathmandu Cough: Why You Feel Sick After Trekking in Nepal
Feeling sick after your Nepal trek? It’s not just you. An honest look at the “Kathmandu Cough,” post-trek pollution, and the jarring return to city life. […]
Why Your Guide Smokes at 5,000 Meters and Why You Probably Shouldn’t
If you’ve trekked in the Himalayas, you’ve seen it. You are sucking thin air through your buff, focusing on your breathing, while your Nepali guide nonchalantly […]
Periods and Safety: A Woman’s Practical Guide to Trekking in Nepal
The most honest advice for female trekkers in Nepal focuses on the unglamorous logistics: managing Periods and Safety with no disposal bins, finding privacy on open […]
Why You Should Stop Buying Plastic Bottles in Nepal
If you’re planning a trek here, you’ve probably read that you should avoid plastic water bottles. It’s good advice, but the reality on the trail is […]
The Stray Dogs of the Himalayas: Friends or Foes?
You’re a day or two from the nearest road. The air is thin, your legs are tired, and the silence is deep. Then you hear the […]
Diamox vs. Garlic Soup: Altitude Sickness Truth
You’ve just landed in Kathmandu. Your bag is packed, your boots are beside you, and you’re looking at a map. You’re fit. You’ve done your long […]
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