Home to eight of the highest peaks on the planet, Nepal is a trekker’s paradise. Looking to plan a trek to the Himalayas? We’ve got you covered on travel, permits, gear, and trail safety.
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Hampi: Explore Ancient Ruins in South India
Planning a trip to south India? Make sure to visit the last great Hindu kingdom of Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where over 1,600 temples and ruins remain.
Read More8 Adventurous Things To Do in Nepal - The Bucket List
Here is a bucket list for 8 of the most adventurous activities you can do in Nepal! From mountain trekking, exploring the birthplace of Buddha, to viewing endangered Asian rhinos and elephants in the wild, this list will spark ideas in the adventurous at heart. Get ready for raw, wild, and third eye-opening experiences in the beautiful land of Nepal.
Read MoreElla, Sri Lanka: Trains, Hikes, and What to Do
A pocket guide to visiting the lush mountain town of Ella in Sri Lanka. Photos and how-to guides on taking the train, hiking Ella Rock, and visiting the iconic Nine Arch Bridge.
Read MoreNepal Undiscovered, Part 2: Manaslu Circuit Trek
A 21 day, high-altitude trek around Mt. Manaslu (8,106m), the eighth highest mountain in the world, in the Himalayas of Nepal.
Read MoreNepal Undiscovered, Part 1: Tsum Valley Trek
Atop Mu Gompa, the only sound that existed was that of the wind rushing through the valley and prayer flags flapping in the breeze. Peaceful in its purity. The sheer grandeur of the mountains in our wake and the rivers running left my mind quiet. I'd really and truly never seen anything quite like it. Being so close to Tibet and with its pervasive culture running through the Tsumba people of this valley, I felt that we were getting a sneak peek into Tibet. As if the monks in the monastery and the sound of a conch being blown into the wind weren't enough, a huge white horse appeared like an apparition to stand at the edge of the monastery for hours looking off into the thin mountain air. I thusly named her Majesty and we stood together, humbled, for hours.
Read MoreHike to Rani Mahal, the Taj Mahal of Nepal
Hike from Tansen in southern Nepal through forests, rice paddies, rivers, mountains, and friendly villages to the “Taj Mahal of Nepal”. The Rani Mahal palace was built in the 19th century alongside a beautiful river gorge.
Read MoreKalalau Trail (Na'Pali Coast, Kauai) Photo Gallery
A spontaneous trip to hike the Na'Pali coast to magical Kalalau Beach.
Read MoreNatural Turqouise Pools of Semuc Champey in Guatemala
Exploring the natural turquoise pools of Semuc Champey in the mountainous jungle of central Guatemala.
Read MoreThe Mystical Mayan Temples of Yaxhá in Guatemala
Hidden Mayan temples are shrouded in lush rainforest at Parque Nacional de Yaxhá-Nakum-Naranjo in northern Guatemala.
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