Learn Essential Nepali Phrases for Your Trek 🏔️ Join us as we bumble through our first attempts! Master the basics of Nepali language before your adventure! This short fun guide teaches you the most important phrases and words you’ll need when visiting Nepal. From greeting locals in tea houses to ordering dal bhat and negotiating…

In this episode, we dive deep into the recent controversy surrounding Nepal's trekking trails. The Ministry of Tourism just introduced a brand new three-category classification system: Hiking, Easy, and Adventure, but its definitions would cause chaos, instantly labeling the accessible Ghorepani Poon Hill trek as 'Adventure' alongside the extreme Three High Passes. 🤦 Is this…

Conquer Nepal’s iconic trails with confidence and safety! This ultimate guide covers everything: preventing altitude sickness, navigating unpredictable weather, choosing the right gear, securing permits, and building emergency plans. Whether you’re heading to Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, or hidden gems like Langtang, learn practical risk mitigation strategies from seasoned trekkers. Stay safe, trek smart,…

Join us for an engaging episode as travel writer and historian David Ways takes you through the rich history of trekking in Nepal. From Salt laden Yaks, to a Russian ballarino, and the digital divide. We'll take you to the ancient trade and pilgrimage routes along the Kali Gandaki Gorge to the groundbreaking 1950 Annapurna…

It’s rare that a travel writer says “don’t go there!”. But that’s just what Nepal travel author David Ways recommends about Nuwakot this year … and next year. Why? It’s being torn down and rebuilt. The whole area is covered in scaffolding. Only those with a connection to Nuwakot, historians, or those who like ruins…

It’s one of those last minute question that catches many people out. How much should you tip your trekking guide in Nepal? Should you tip at all? Should you tip your porter? What’s the best practice? Full article on how much to tip your trekking guide in Nepal?

Dreaming of witnessing Mount Everest’s majesty? 🏔️ In this episode, we uncover every spot in Nepal where you can see the world’s highest peak! Brought to you by guidebook author David Ways. From iconic treks like Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes to lesser-known gems like Nagarkot and Pikey Peak, we reveal the best viewpoints…

This week, we take a deep dive into what souvenirs are available to buy in Nepal! 🇳🇵 Not sure what’s real or fake? 🧐 What can you expect to pay? 💸 Or simply wondering what unique gift to buy a loved one from your trip to Nepal? We have it all right here in a…

Ready to go beyond the standard routes? 🚶‍♂️ Listen in as guidebook author David Ways unveils his exclusive method for linking treks in Nepal, empowering you to build truly personalized, great adventures! 🗺️🎧 Read more here