TV host/producer Jojo Struys takes a plunge into the unknown – she visits Nepal. It’s a very short write-up without much information about the Himalayas (she probably didn’t go trekking) but from the photo, she must have had a whale of a time at Chitwan National Park and probably Lumbini as well. You can read […]
This is a lighted panel at the International Mountain Museum at Pokhara. Can you spot the mistake? Check Out Knapsack Books by Chan Joon Yee
Found another awesome background shot. Here is an unbeatable view of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse taken during an ascent of Pumori 7161m. Check Out Knapsack Books by Chan Joon Yee
This is not my trip. I found these photos on Flickr taken during an expedition to climb Pisang Peak 6092m in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Pisang (banana in Malay) Peak looks and sounds unassuming (luckily it has another name – Jong Ri), but the background views are awesome. Definitely worth climbing. Check Out Knapsack […]
Below is the weather forecast for Kathmandu, Pokhara and Muktinath. Weather forecast for Kathmandu Weather forecast for Pokhara Weather forecast for Muktinath 3710 m (highest point on trip) For more info on the upcoming trip, please check this out. Check Out Knapsack Books by Chan Joon Yee
The Annapurna Circuit used to be an 18-day trek. Most trekkers begin the trek from Besisahar on the eastern end of the circuit and finish at Birethanti on the western end. The most gruelling part of the trek has to be the crossing of Thorung La (5416m) which sits between the western and eastern flank […]
Chinese cities can be big, ugly and unfriendly, but apart from the usual annoyances, most independent travellers would never describe them as dangerous. A city like Kunming is famous for its mild weather and being generally less hectic and unfriendly than other cities. But the unexpected has happened. On March 1st 2014, 28 civilians were […]