Nepal is a country of extremes. It’s got the biggest mountains, the wildest rivers, and the oldest cities we’ve seen on the trip. Mixed with the most vibrant colors and charismatic people, this little country packs a lot of punch. Though it’s a place full of pleasant surprises, you still know you’re in Nepal when……
Nepal isn’t on most travelers’ must-hit list, but for adrenaline junkies, it’s the premier destination. 25,000-foot peaks beckon the mountaineers, the updrafts whistle to the paragliders, and class five rapids tow in the world’s best kayakers. After our 10-day hike through the Annapurna mountain range[link], the Seti River had our number. Fed from the snow…
With well over 20,000 thousand stairs behind us, and 65 kilometers of full-pack hiking on our Nepal resumĂ©, we snaked our way along the Modi Khola river with Annapurna South looming on our left and Fish Tail mountain slashing through the sky on our right. Alert: Before you continue reading, make sure you read Anne’s…
When we arrived in Nepal we talked about spending three or four days trekking but a 10-day trek was not part of our vocabulary. Though in a country with 1,300 peaks above 20,000 feet there is no such thing as a couple day trek so we rolled up our sleeves and decided to dig into…
Upon our arrival to Kathmandu, Nepal we were awe-struck by the beautiful temples and stupas hidden in every nook and cranny of the city (view this Kathmandu slideshow to see what we’re talking about), but little did we know that 20km away there would be a medieval city that would top it…enter Bhaktapur. As a…
After three incredible months in Africa, it was time to start the third major leg of our trip around the world…Asia. We flew from Nairobi, Kenya via Qatar to Kathmandu, Nepal and it was as if we had passed through entirely separate worlds. Riding the bus with Maasai, waking up to the sounds of hippos,…