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Monthly Archives: March 2012

7 Ways to Survive India as a Solo Girl

March 27, 2012

India mimics the rhythms of the ocean.  At times, it’s benign, lapping gentle waves at your feet, tickling your toes.  Then there are the trying moments, a violent storm that slams your body, jarring nerves to the brink when you … Continue reading →

10 BACKPACKING BLOGS YOU’LL LOVE

March 22, 2012

Backpacking is a life-changing way to travel. From taking trains to volunteering, you can green your backpacking.

Kumari – The Living Goddess

March 21, 2012

In Europe, little girls dream of becoming a princess. In Nepal, little Newari girls dream of becoming a living goddess. This wish is not quite as unlikely to be fulfilled as it sounds: Many towns in the Kathmandu valley have … Continue reading →

The Lost Gardens of Khajuraho

March 19, 2012

The temple city of Khajuraho is a popular tourist destination - well-known for its many erotic carvings. Between the 9th and 12th century, the city was the religious capital of the region and as important as the holy city Varanasi. Of the … Continue reading →

Walking With The Wounded: Mt Everest Expedition

March 18, 2012

Everest May 2012 – the climb of a lifetime. After the outstanding success of the North Pole expedition, Walking with the Wounded have set their sights higher for 2012 – to successfully summit Mount Everest and put 5 wounded servicemen … Continue reading →

Tibetans and Their Yaks

March 16, 2012

The first animal that comes up in people’s minds when they hear Tibet is the Yak, the official animal of Tibet. Around 10 million of them roam the Tibetan plateau – that’s about 85% of the total yak world population! … Continue reading →

A Guide to Fundraising for Your Trip

March 14, 2012

Many people, especially (but not only) students after graduating from school or university, would like to take the opportunity to go on a GAP Year, volunteering or charity trekking or hiking. These adventures are a valuable experience for the person … Continue reading →

How to Overcome Your Fear of Flying

March 12, 2012

Many people would love to enjoy holidays in far away places – but their fear of flying keeps them from going. For some of them this fear interferes greatly in their lives: if they have to fly somewhere for their … Continue reading →

Announcement of Some Changes Due to the Success of Business Online

March 10, 2012

Due to the success of our business online we will be making a few changes, but nothing that should effect you or your relationship with us.

Three Weddings for a Girl

March 9, 2012

The Newari girls of Nepal celebrate the greatest day of their life not just once, but three times. A girl is wed for the first time at the age of 6 and a second time around the age of 9. … Continue reading →

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: How To Have Your Own Exotic Adventure In India

March 8, 2012

Few things inspire travel like a good movie. After watching The Lord Of The Rings, hordes flocked to New Zealand, while The Beach, set in exotic Thailand, gave rise to a million backpacker adventures. I was so captivated by Eric … Continue reading →

Trekking Bags – How Kit is Carried During a Trek

March 7, 2012

We’ve just taken delivery of our new trekking bags, they are strong, durable, and branded with our logo so we can easily spot them in the airports and luggage holds of buses and jeeps.

Travel Money in Nepal

March 7, 2012

This is probably the most frequently asked question of all: How to get money while travelling in Nepal?  How much to take and where to exchange it? The currency of Nepal is the Nepali Rupee (Rs). A Rupee is divided … Continue reading →

FAQ: What’s Tibet’s Weather Like?

March 5, 2012

Many people are reluctant to travel to Tibet because they imagine the weather to be really harsh and cold. But it’s not that bad, really! Temperatures are suitable for travelling between April and November, for some areas the best time … Continue reading →

A Tree Like A Forest, India

March 2, 2012

The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden in Howrah near Kolkata in India is home to a very special tree: The Great Banyan. It is over 250 years old and its enormous canopy made it the widest tree in the … Continue reading →


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