After a brief stop at MBC to gather our gear, we start retracing our steps down the trail. It’s amazing–and a bit depressing–to realize that after it took us five days to achieve our main destination, it would take less than three to reach Phedi, where we would leave the trail and return to Pokhara. … Continue reading
Nepal has a way of breaking me down, body and mind, but not spirit. On day four, I have done more than I thought I could, but I realize what is yet to come. I felt amazing hiking into Dobhan, but the trek up to Himalaya for a mid-morning tea break has me silent, clutching … Continue reading
While Kathmandu is a sensory overload, the trek up to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) couldn’t be more different. The first step, though, is to get out of Kathmandu. It’s easily done by one of the local airlines (Yeti, Buddha, etc) that take the 25 minute flight daily. We flew Yeti and, even with a slight … Continue reading
Here’s what the flight itinerary looked like: TLH –> DFW –> LAX –> NRT –> SIN –> KTM. After about 48 hours of travel, I was thrilled to finally be in Kathmandu. Flying in, you can see the peaks of the Himalayas puncturing a bank of clouds that look like fleece from a newly shorn … Continue reading
Yep, I’m heading out tomorrow. Any guesses as to where I’m going? I had grand plans for sharing my packing lists, research, plans, etc. Surely I’ll have enough time on a layover to post those, right? Sure. I’ll be in touch and, in the meantime, here’s my plan: Nepal: Hiking the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. March … Continue reading
Technology is wonderful–especially when it makes travel more pleasant and efficient. I scour the internet before I depart, clipping articles into Evernote or finding blogs that give tips and hints or just offer inspiration. Once I arrive, locals and other travelers have shown me useful websites and apps that make visting easier and, sometimes, safer. … Continue reading
I’m coming to the end of my Iceland posts, but my crush on the country is not ending. It was an amazing trip for just a week–and I’m already contemplating my return. As I mentioned, I took several day trips while I was in Iceland through Viator, a tour booking site that offers the most extensive … Continue reading
Katie on the Map 