From mountains to valleys to lakes to jungles, Nepal has it all. We set out to explore the country’s cultural and natural diversity and initially wanted an adventure that went beyond trekking. We worked with Earthbound Expeditions to put together an itinerary that included the “highlights of Nepal” – Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan in addition …
Without a doubt, Nepal is home to the best trekking in the world. This small, landlocked country the size of Illinois contains 8 of the world’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest. Pre-trip, Ben gave me the option of either Kilimanjaro or Everest Base Camp, but not both. I’ve been dreaming about climbing Kilimanjaro for almost …
We were abruptly hurried out of our hotel at 6:27 AM on Sunday morning after discovering that the bus from Pokhara to Chitwan was scheduled to depart at 6:30 AM (we were originally told 7:00 AM). We jumped in a cab and zipped through traffic to the bus station. Luckily, the bus was waiting for …