Adventure Guide Program – Into the Himalayas, part 1

Adventure Guide Program – Into the Himalayas, part 1

The Himalayas. The mountains of legend. Everyone knows of The Himalayas, but not everyone sees them, nor do they walk them. To walk with and on the mountain is an act of humbling humility, a metaphorical head bowing to Mother Earth. When I set out for Nepal, I set out...
The spring season has well and truly arrived

The spring season has well and truly arrived

The spring season has well and truly arrived here in Nepal and with it, a few intrepid travellers with more on the horizon as the expedition season kicks off next month. Last Thursday evening The Ministry of Tourism released new rules for those wishing to visit the...
There is hope on the horizon

There is hope on the horizon

We hope you all managed to have a lovely Christmas and New Year and were able to celebrate one way or other with loved ones given the circumstances.   With the start of 2021 things are looking up somewhat, despite a rocky start for many countries and we are...
Easing safely and responsibly into 2021

Easing safely and responsibly into 2021

With this year rapidly heading to an end, Nepal is finally opening up to visitors, although with some caveats in place, making everyone a little more hopeful for 2021. It is now possible for anyone to visit Nepal, not just trekkers or mountaineers.  To visit Nepal at...
Preparing mountain communities

Preparing mountain communities

With the festival season over, we are slowly slipping into the cold season with warm sunny days and cold mornings and evenings.  The first snows have arrived up high and it won’t be long until we light our first fire of the year. The biggest Hindu festivals of Dashain...