The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a popular hill trekking route in the Annapurna region of Nepal. I've now walked this Poon Hill trek twice, and so you might find my experiences of this useful if planning your own Nepal short treks. Tea house trekking Nepal Nepal is well, the Nepal of trekking. The enigmatic and rugged Himalayas cry out to be explored on foot. There are numerous trails that … [Read more...]
10 Random things I learned from my trip to Nepal
Every journey results in learning something new, and that was certainly the case with my trip to Nepal. Here's some of the random things I learned during my trip to Nepal. Visiting Nepal In May 2017, I took a 2 week trip to Nepal. It was an incredible experience combining white-water rafting, trekking, culture, and even a conga line at one point! It’s fair to say, that I’ve got … [Read more...]
Bicycle Touring In The Philippines? – Travel Planning For 2017
I always find December to be a month for two things. Reflection on the year that has just passed, and anticipation of the one ahead. It’s also the month where I like to plan my travel adventures for the next year. Will bicycle touring in the Philippines be on the cards? Let’s see… By Tuderna, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52839441 Why The Philippines? As … [Read more...]
India Travelogues – Travelling around India by train
This India travelogue describes my experiences of travelling around India by train. I hope it will be useful for anyone considering a similar way of getting around India. These India travelogues cover my 2004 train journey around this fascinating country. Travelling around India by train was an eye-opening experience to say the least, and it was also a thoroughly enjoyable … [Read more...]