Category: Asia
K2 Base Camp: 15 Days in the Karakoram
Four years ago, I trekked to Everest Base Camp (EBC) in the Himalayas. This time, I was heading into the Karakoram, home to K2—the world’s second-highest mountain. I expected the two treks to be different but I underestimated just how different they would feel. Everest Base Camp is a well-established trek, with villages, teahouses and… Read more →
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Bangkok, Better Than I Remember
Three days, a reclining Buddha, more gold than I expected, and public transit that put SF to shame. Read more →
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Bhutan: Land of Dragons and Buddhas
Already in Nepal, skipping Bhutan was never an option — a week in the Land of the Thunder Dragon and Tiger’s Nest Monastery did not disappoint. Read more →
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Tiger’s Nest Monastery Hike
The hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery was always going to be the capstone of our Bhutan trip — and it delivered everything we hoped for and more. Read more →
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Experience of a Lifetime: The Everest Base Camp Trek
A lifelong goal, a 50th birthday, and a surprising discovery — Everest Base Camp that trekkers reach is not quite what most people imagine. Read more →
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Kathmandu Sightseeing – UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Bookending the Everest Base Camp trek with two stays in Kathmandu, I explored six of the seven UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley. Read more →
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The Himalayan Kingdoms of Nepal and Bhutan
A month in Nepal and Bhutan, a lifelong goal accomplished — Everest Base Camp at 50, followed by one of the world’s most exclusive destinations. Read more →
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