Nepal

From a soak in a hot spring to a cooking class in Kathmandu, there are heaps of ways to enjoy Nepal without carving a steep path up a Himalayan mountain.

Ready to tackle one of the world’s classic long-distance hiking trails, and one of Nepal’s most popular treks? Here’s everything you should know before embarking on the Annapurna Circuit.

Just a little while back, I got to be a part of Intrepid’s Delhi to Kathmandu tour. This is a trip that offers you the opportunity to wave goodbye to your comfort zone, while linking arms with your fellow participants, and an incredible tour leader.

Sure, you can rock up at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro with nothing but a song in your heart and a pocket full of dreams. But you’re going to be in for a bit of a shock.

After all, bucket-list trips in the travel world vary from person to person but one I’m willing to bet almost everyone strives to check off is trekking to Everest Base Camp. Here’s what it was like and what you need to know.

From rice porridge and rolling hills, to monks and stupors. Annapurna Mellor tells us of her experiences studying meditation for at the Kopan Monastery, a hilltop complex on the outskirts of Kathmandu.

It takes a pretty special person to not only bring a place to life, but to also bring a diverse group of people together.

If you ask anyone about Nepali cuisine, they’re sure to mention momos and dal bhat, but there are plenty of other treats in this mountainous country.

It’s a shame to only visit Nepal for its main claim to fame, Everest. The tallest mountain on Earth is spectacular, but it’s not the only attraction in the country.