Our experience with One World was outstanding. Andy patiently answered all of our questions before we headed out to Nepal and made sure we were comfortable with the arrangements in Kathmandu, hotels, tea houses, guides, etc. Despite the problems we had with our flights, we were met at the airport when we walked out of customs/immigration and were taken directly …
Everest Base Camp Trip
The most popular Himalaya trip among USA travelers to Nepal According to a recent study, the number of travelers from the United States visiting the Himalaya countries of South Asia has increased by 27.3% between 2012 and 2017. Within this increased travel to the Himalayas over the past six years, the study found that the Everest Base Camp Trek in …
Mount Everest Tidbits
Straddling the China/Tibet and Nepal border, Mount Everest stands majestic as the highest mountain on earth at 29,029 feet / 8,848 meters, along with its neighbors Lhotse, Nuptse and Changtse. Known originally as Peak XV, Mount Everest was officially named in 1865 after Colonel Sir George Everest, a Welshman and acting Surveyor General of India from 1830-1843. Mount Everest is …
TIPS FOR A FIRST TIME TREKKER IN NEPAL
Thinking of finally going on your first trekking trip? Here is some food for thought! Being able to boast about completing a trek in the shadow of the world’s tallest mountains is enough motivation for any avid hiker. You don’t need to be an experienced hiker or seasoned world traveler. If you are in good shape, love to walk, have …
FATHER AND SON TRAVEL TO EVEREST BASE CAMP
JUNE 09, 2017 “Moments are the Molecules of Eternity” On December 2015, I committed to my then 10 year old son, that in 2017 we would both stand on Everest Base Camp in the Khumbu Himal of Nepal. This was influenced by the passing of my grandfather, a man who I loved and admire greatly. A man who in many …