Everest Base Camp Trek Day 3: Acclimatization & Shopping in Namche Bazaar

– Since this post, I’ve been to EBC and other treks in Nepal several times. In fact, I’ve written many guidebooks about all Nepal between then and now! This post is in its original format from my first trek to Everest – I hope you enjoy it. If, however, you are looking for up to date …

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Everest Base Camp Trek Day 2: First glimpse of Mount Everest

– Since this post, I’ve been to EBC and other treks in Nepal several times. In fact, I’ve written many guidebooks about all Nepal between then and now! This post is in its original format from my first trek to Everest – I hope you enjoy it. If, however, you are looking for up to date …

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Everest Base Camp Trek Day 1: The trek, the Yak, the boots

– Since this post, I’ve been to EBC and other treks in Nepal several times. In fact, I’ve written many guidebooks about all Nepal between then and now! This post is in its original format from my first trek to Everest – I hope you enjoy it. If, however, you are looking for up to date …

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Everest Base Camp Trek Day 1 The Arrival: Everything you need to know about flying to Lukla

– Since this post, I’ve been to EBC and other treks in Nepal several times. In fact, I’ve written many guidebooks about all Nepal between then and now! This post is in its original format from my first trek to Everest – I hope you enjoy it. If, however, you are looking for up to date …

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Tea plantations: Walking through the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

The famous and historic tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands I can’t say I get over excited about tea. I’m more of a coffee person. But, for views alone the Cameron Highland tea plantations are worth a visit. Moreover, if you have the time, I would recommend at least half a day trekking through them. My plan …

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Through the Bukidnon Highlands: rainforests, lost tribes and cool weather

Where is Bukidnon in The Philippines? Bukidnon is an area in north central Mindanao fabled for its cooler climate, which produces many of the regions fruit and vegetables. It’s also home to one of the secret treasures of the Philippines not mentioned in any guidebook. The only place with an ethnic festival in the entire country. Bukindon …

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A lesser known part of the Great Wall of China

Travel Journal Overview: Much like traveling in India and the Taj, when in China you have to see the Great Wall. Throw in the Beijing state dance academy, and things were moving on quite well. Visiting the Great Wall of China Naturally enough the little visited section was full of tourists. Though is this was the …

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