Nepal

Those who follow us know that we love to travel and trek independently. As independently as possible. Which often means no group tours and no trekking agencies. It is our personal style, mainly because we don´t want to lose our freedom of choice. We just like our independence.  But should you use a trekking agency for trekking the Everest base camp?  Is it dangerous to trek independently? Should you go with a trekking agency instead? Here are the facts that will help you decide. Should you use a trekking agency? It is probably obvious that we don´t think you need…

Can Everest base camp trek be done on a budget? That is the question. And the answer is….. It depends.  Everest base camp trek can´t be done on a budget unless everything goes absolutely smoothly and according to your plan.  Let me explain why. Picture perfect scenario. You booked your international flights, planned a few days in Kathmandu and book flights to Lukla. You are ready to get started, you are pumped.  But HEY.  Something goes wrong. If everything goes according to your plan than Everest base camp trek can be done on a budget. But Everest base camp trek,…

Trekking to Everest base camp will be the adventure of your life. It is one crazy hell adventure, that you will never forget. You also need to be ready for it. That is why we put together our 12 tips to know before trekking to Everest Base camp trek. Would you like to learn more about effective ways to travel your next trip? Visit our Reverse Travel Planning Strategy. 1) Don´t trust Lonely Planet guidebook when trekking to Everest base camp Even though we love the Lonely Planet guidebooks and we buy one for every trip, this one just disappointed us.…

Everest base camp trek is one of the most challenging treks you can do as a trekker. Even though there is a paved road almost the entire way, the high altitude makes it very hard and challenging. The proper preparation is the key for every trek, and Everest base camp trek is no exception. We spent five months researching and planning, but even though we spent countless hours preparing, there were still a few things that still surprised us. Food on Everest base camp trek There is a very common myth that garlic, lemon and ginger help you with acclimatisation.…

Trekking in Nepal will be as expensive as you allow it to be. You can trek through Nepal for as little as we did or you can opt to go with a tour agency and then be prepared to give away more than $ 1 500. Whether you decide to trek in Nepal with or without a guide, here are our best tips on how to save money while trekking in Nepal. Would you like to learn how to plan your trips more efficiently? Check our Reverse Travel Planning Strategy and let us know wat you think.  1) Don´t buy…

Choosing the right travel insurance for trekking in Nepal should be every trekker´s priority. Trekking in Nepal is a wonderful experience, but let´s be real, it can be dangerous. You are going to trek in an open wilderness, without roads, through passes and in the high altitudes. Sometimes you can be days far from the nearest healthcare facility. So going without proper travel insurance should not be even on your mind.   Would you like to learn a few more tips about travel planning? Check our Reverse Travel Planning Strategy. However, today I do not want to write much about the…

Everest base camp trek was one of the best treks we have ever done. Beautiful mountains, spectacular views and the ultimate test of our capabilities. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience, except for one part. Lukla airport. Put it simply, Lukla airport was the biggest scam we have ever encountered and not just in Nepal. It has the reputation of being the most dangerous airport in the world. Maybe. But I know for sure it is the most corrupted airport in the world! And no one is talking about it. But if you plan an independent Everest base camp…

Everest Base camp trek can be described as beautiful, challenging and frustrating all in one. We have never been so close to such enormous mountains, as we probably have never been so frustrated with the trail. But all the tiredness from carrying your own backpack and frustration from never-ending ascent and descent is nothing compared to the spectacular views that you get when you reach the top. When we planned our trek, there was really not much information we could use, so we decided to write down our own Everest Base Camp Trek Guide. Hopefully it will help you to…

Do you know how to budget for trip to Kathmandu? Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal and probably the busiest city we have ever been to. It is never possible to guess whether someone will like Kathmandu or not. Kathmandu could be best described as a city full of bustle, smell, and excellent food. The city of Kathmandu lives with its own incredibly fast life. The crazy traffic, never stopping the sound of the horns and pollution can be quite overwhelming for first-time visitors.  For Roman, Kathmandu was just pure craziness, a hectic place with no system, where you need…

Are you preparing your trip and trying to figure out how to budget for a trip to Nepal? It has been a week since we came back from Nepal, where we completed the famous Everest Base camp trek. On top of that, we spend 10 days in Kathmandu. As we always do, we decided to travel independently and do the trek by ourselves, without any guide or a porter. In this post, we have broken down all the expenses in a great detail, so you can easily budget for a trip to Nepal. When we searched for an info before…