Canggu is the coolest new hotspot on Bali and arguably in Southeast Asia. Whether you want to surf, sun, socialize, or get spiritual, it’s all possible here…and the Canggu hostels scene is impressively set up to make this all possible in style. I guarantee you’ll be surprised at how awesome the accommodations are, and you’ll … Read more
The Koh Phangan Full Moon Party is a legendary rite of passage for young travelers adventuring through Southeast Asia. Despite the fact that it is increasingly becoming over commercialized like most popular parties and festivals (we’re looking at you Burning Man and Coachella!!), the escapade is still a fun filled experience not to be missed … Read more
The Philippines and Palawan are possibly the most beautiful aquatic paradises on the planet. Unfortunately, traveling around the 7,000 islands and finding out your options for the Coron to Manila ferry after your amazing time on Coron can be difficult at best. Additionally, all international flights pass through Manila, making it mandatory to make your … Read more
Diving Apo Island next to SCUBA divers along the ocean floor, 30 feet down, on a single breath of air, with no tanks, just a mask, fins, and a feeling of pure peace. If you’d told me 6 months ago that I would be finning around dive sites that require tanks of air I wouldn’t … Read more
Coron Island. The northernmost island in the Palawan islands. Unheard of until recently and surrounded by crystal clear waters, secret lagoons, countless shipwrecks for snorkeling and diving, and white sand beaches. If you enjoy the sun and the sea while getting off the beaten track, Coron should be on your list. The perfectly curated list … Read more
Just Starting our “Experiencing Everest Series”? Then jump to our Everest page and start from Part 1 “Why go to Everest”. A Morning in Pheriche and the shadow of the Himalays The sensation felt almost weird. Warm air hitting my face. A soft bed beneath me. Waking up in the Edelweiss Lodge had not disappointed. … Read more
The Everest Base Camp Trek cost will vary by trekker, depending on how luxuriously you do they hike and how independently you do the hike. The major factors affecting price are use of porters and guides, how much you eat and how “local” you eat, and whether you join a package tour trek to Everest … Read more
The Last comforts of Namche Bazaar As the sun once again shined through the cool window of my teahouse, I looked out over the tin roofs and the cascading buildings of Namche Bazaar, and smiled. The view was amazing to wake up to, and I actually remembered to keep my water bottle in my sleeping … Read more
Namche Bazaar, home away from home and Sherpa metropolis on the Everest Base Camp Hike At 11,268 feet above sea level, the familiar mountain chill felt oddly refreshing as I poked my head out of the down mummy bag. My eyes focused passed the frozen water bottle and beyond the old plywood walls of the … Read more
Aerial Entertainment at Lukla Airport The flight into Lukla from Kathmandu was interesting and gave me a newfound respect for the pilots that fly into “the most dangerous airport in the world”, but that adventure was behind me, and Everest Base Camp was ahead of me. I bolted through the tiny airport, grabbed my trekking … Read more