- Are you squatting comfortably?When on a trek, you start to appreciate some of the creature comforts that simply get taken for granted at home. One such pleasure is a warm toilet seat on which to park your posterior. Alas, like in many other Posted by luv2trek in Parsons on Tour | Oct 28, 2011
- Happy Diwali!!Travelling at 800km/h straight towards the sun makes for very short nights. Wednesday we flew out of Barcelona at about 4pm, a quick stop in Doha, Qatar at 11pm (local time) and on to Katmandu for an 8:30am landing. Posted by colincampbell in Colin & Natalie | Oct 27, 2011
- Nepal - Golf & TeraiHaving been in Pokhara for two days we decided we were sufficiently recovered and relaxed enough to attempt the Himalayan Golf course (as recommended by Emile!). We had been forewarned of the fact that the course lies across a valley/ Posted by SimonandLucy in Simon and Lucy's amazing honeymoon! | Oct 28, 2011
- Our himalayan mountain passesDuring our month-long trek in Nepal we crossed three passes over 5,000m and were blessed with fabulous weather every time. Here's the proof - more photos!
Pass number 1 - the Larkya La
[i][img=http://photos.travellerspoint.com/409609/11_Octob Posted by luv2trek in Parsons on Tour | Oct 28, 2011
- At the 'Top of the World!'I am 24, slim built, with low HB level. Climbing Mt. Everest is a farfetched dream. Hell, seeing it up close is also like building castles in the air!
I travelled to Nepal on a family trip and there is where Posted by lazytraveller in The Lazy Traveller | Oct 28, 2011
- Magical mountain momentsTo give you a taste of the scenery we've been enjoying, here's a selection of mountain-themed photos from Nepal. Enjoy!
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- Food blog #1 - a subject close to my stomachAs I sit thinking what to write, I'm in a small stone hut high up in the tiny "village" of Kyang (3,800m). I say "village" because all the villagers have deserted and gone to Nar or Phu for the summer, Posted by jparsons in Parsons on Tour | Oct 28, 2011
- Kathmandu is Katman-CRAZYEric and I first arrived in Thamel, Kathmandu at around 10pm when most of the city was at rest. We were accompanied by a lovely English couple Kate and James whom frequent Nepal and graciuously took us under their wing. Posted by H-Dizzle in FOR THE LOVE OF TRAVEL | Oct 26, 2011
- 16. Bathing with ElephantsSept 7th
As I end my Tibetan trip back in Kathmandu, Alice and Dave arrive for the first time. After a boozy catch-up that sees us shaking our stuff on a Nepalese dance floor in the centre of Kathmandu at Posted by Jayne Breckon in Jayne's travel blog | Oct 25, 2011
- A mountain poemA spark in my imagination fires
To reveal what lies behind
The shifting swirling bank of cloud
Rolling in like the tide
Then high in the deep blue sky
A sharpened summit soars
Offering only the slightest glimpse
Of something tantalisingly more...
Posted by luv2trek in Parsons on Tour | Oct 24, 2011
- On the edge: trekking in the monsoonBlog entry: by Jen Parsons
Our trek in Nepal has already revealed a landscape of extremes. For the first time on a trip to Nepal we began trekking in the monsoon season. This started with a bus trip that succumbed to Posted by luv2trek in Parsons on Tour | Oct 24, 2011
- A tale of two buses: a white-knuckle ride in Nepal
'If your bus is Arughat bound
And there's an ocean of mud on the ground
Abandon your seat
And resort to your feet
Else your trousers will surely be browned'
Bus travel in Nepal is not for the faint-hearted as we've discovered on our pr Posted by luv2trek in Parsons on Tour | Oct 24, 2011
- NepalWe meant to write our first blog posting when we arrived in Kathmandu nearly three weeks ago, but were scuppered by a lack of time and very slow internet! We had a very easy journey from London to Nepal and Posted by SimonandLucy in Simon and Lucy's amazing honeymoon! | Oct 21, 2011
- Rafting on the Lower GandakiToday we met up with Simon and the kids and Moit and Angelee for our 5 days rafting on the Lower Gandaki section....
For the trip we have 2 people rafts and 1 gear raft, with a total of 6 guides.... Posted by ealonso in MAGIC MOMENTS | Oct 21, 2011
- The Annapurna circuit trekkingNamaste!
Just finished the Annapurna trekking from Besishahar to Jomsom and it was lovely!
The variety of the landscapes is amazing. You start in Besishahar, at 800m where the c Posted by Gitan Jean in Asia-América del sur | Oct 21, 2011
- So, The Heck With India, Anyway.I apologize for the lack of posts. I feel as if we've been on some kind of whistle-stop political tour for the past week. We haven't been stopping anywhere long enough to wipe our asses, let alone FIND Posted by Fleurgon in Asia by Bicycle | Oct 20, 2011
- Trekking in a winter wonderlandWe have just arrived in the small village of Braga on the 30th day of our epic trek in the Nepal Himalaya. Rejoice, for the Internet has reached these parts and we can give you an update on our travels Posted by luv2trek in Parsons on Tour | Oct 20, 2011
- Enveloped in the HimalayasHi all,
I am now back in Pokhara, following a week-long trek to Annapurna Base Camp. I have journalled all of my trip by hand, and will post it once I type it into my netbook in Kathmandu.
I am alive, Posted by Lana007 in Thoughts along the way... | Oct 19, 2011
- Pokhara to Kathmandon't!I lost the first draft of this, so this is a summary of what I remember! The first draft was possibly my best work to date...
6-10-11, Wednesday
Highlights:
- Chinese meal. An extortionate R500, £6 gave me a mound of veg chow Posted by LucySowah in 60 Litres and a Ukelele | Oct 11, 2011
- 15. A night at base camp30th August
The Friendship Highway connects Lhasa in Tibet to Kathmandu in Nepal – a distance of 1335 km’s. On it, we wind our way through high mountain passes and beautiful snow capped mountains. I reach the highest I’ve Posted by Jayne Breckon in Jayne's travel blog | Oct 9, 2011
- Work in the silk factory - Pokhara[img=http://pho Posted by ealonso in MAGIC MOMENTS | Oct 8, 2011
- On to KathmanduMy time in Nepal is marked by a lack of organisation. The festival, which is the biggest celebration in Nepal, means shops and transport are not fully operational. Therefore, I spent an extra day in Pokhara and just one night Posted by LucySowah in 60 Litres and a Ukelele | Oct 8, 2011
- Trek to the Silk Factory - Pokhara[img=http://pho Posted by ealonso in MAGIC MOMENTS | Oct 7, 2011
- Dashain Festival[img=http://photos. Posted by ealonso in MAGIC MOMENTS | Oct 7, 2011
- Nay pal (say it as if you were Scottish)Pokhara is a busy touristy town. I am staying in Lakeside, the touristiest of all. The long main road is lined with shops and restaurants. I genuinely have no idea what is traditionally nepali and what is stuff they sell Posted by LucySowah in 60 Litres and a Ukelele | Oct 6, 2011