Blog - Walking & Trekking
Bhutan - Trekking to a Haunted Television
When you have finished your Bhutan trekking holiday, and are taking time to relax in Paro before heading off home, take a trip to Tsento, a small village nearby, and take a look at the haunted television set they have on display there.... Read more
High Speed Internet at Everest Base Camp
Those on an Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal have recently gained a new luxury: along with some of the world’s most elevated hot showers and inside toilets, Everest Base Camp trekkers now have access to high speed 3G internet. ... Read more
The Tiger Balm Tales
If you’ve ever considered walking the Annapurna Circuit and couldn’t find the perfect walking companion, then chances are he’s been in front of you your whole life. When Sherry made the decision to trek the Annapurna... Read more
Everest the Easy Way
Conquering Everest is certainly viewed as one of the toughest challenges a person can put to themselves, and not everyone is cut out for it. Rigorous training is required and as much mental as physical preparation... Read more
Bhutan Trekking for the A-List
“Let me tell you something, you have not partied till you’ve partied at dawn in complete silence with Buddhist monks”, said Cameron Diaz when reminiscing about her Bhutan trekking holiday with Eva Mendes.... Read more
Youngest Meets Highest
It seems every month there are records being broken on the summit of the world’s highest mountain these days. When questioned as to why he wanted to climb Everest in 1924, British explorer George Mallory famously... Read more
Mountain Echoes Literary Festival
Those lucky enough to be on a Bhutan trek in May of this year who had a keen interest in the myths, legends and folklore of the region would have had a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the inaugural Mountain Echoes... Read more
The Legend of Meme Haylay Haylay
As has already been established, Bhutan is renowned as being the happiest country in Asia. However, it is less clear how those who are in Bhutan trekking can go about finding said happiness. This is where the legend... Read more
Bhutan Trekking – Festival Etiquette
Until relatively recently, Bhutan trekking holidays were extremely rare. The country was only opened to western visitors in 1974 and, since then, visitor numbers have been limited in order to preserve both the culture and environment of this very special kingdom. ... Read more