Heading out on your Everest adventure, but not entirely sure about what to expect or where to begin? This Everest Base Camp Trek itinerary will detail everything you need to know before you embark on your 12-day adventure! Day 0: Kathmandu Starting Altitude: 1400m (4,593 ft) Ending Altitude: 1400m (4,593 ft) Trek time: 0 hrs […]
Embarking on a trek to Everest Base Camp? If so, you’re probably wondering what you are possibly going to eat for the 12-day journey. Because, let me tell ya, after clocking in 8-12 hour hiking days, you’re going to be hungry. The good news? Nepalese food has some of the very best flavors in the […]
While the Everest Base Camp adventure is extremely safe, the main danger is altitude. The Everest Base Camp elevation is staggeringly high. Base Camp trekkers spend a significant portion of the trek above 500meters, which opens up opportunities for acute mountain sickness (AMS) and other dangerous conditions. The key to a successful trek is taking […]
Trekking to Everest Base Camp is one of the most rewarding experiences of my entire life. From the moment I stepped off the eight-seater airplane at Lukla airport into the crisp Himalayan air, I knew I was in for the adventure of a lifetime. If you’re on the fence about embarking on the trek, my […]
Bucket List #4: Ride a cable car in San Francisco If you are traveling to San Francisco, then there is no doubt that you have already heard of the city’s iconic red and gold cable cars. Perhaps you recall Tony Bennet musing about the “little cable cars climbing halfway to the stars”. Or maybe, you […]
Bucket list #3: Biking the Golden Gate Bridge The first time I biked over the Golden Gate Bridge, I was blissfully unprepared for the absolute a$$ kicking that was in store. The second time I biked the bridge, I was hooked. As I sit here nearly five years after moving away from San Francisco, I […]
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