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
Easily one of my pet peeves, airline fees are at best frustrating and, at worst, insidious and can catch you off guard, costing $25+ on your trip. Take, for example, a recent trip to Las Vegas. I had the opportunity to meet a friend who had a room comped for Super Bowl weekend. I knew … Continue reading
I’ll admit it–I’m spoiled and incredibly lucky. By virtue of some very generous and well-connected friends, I often get to take part in events that I would normally not be able to attend. This past Saturday’s Grand Tasting, the culminating event of Beaver Creek’s Food & Wine Weekend, was one of those events. I won’t go … 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
I love to travel. I won’t make any bones about it. I won’t complain about the long, boring flights, or the tedious security requirements, or even the high airfares or the snobby international flight attendants. I simply love the adventure of traveling too much to notice any of these relatively minor inconveniences. After all, what … Continue reading
Katie on the Map 