Climbing Kilimanjaro requires strategic layering for warmth, including moisture-wicking base layers and insulating outer layers. Enjoying hot drinks and cozy gear is essential, along with pragmatic tips like ditching damp clothing and managing bodily needs. Ultimately, the climb is about embracing the adventure with humor and warmth.
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Enchanting Trek through the Dagala Lakes
Embark on a trek through Bhutan's Dagala Lakes, where emerald forests, pristine lakes, and ancient myths await. Legend has it that the lakes were formed from the tears of a celestial being. Delve into the heart of Bhutanese folklore and prepare for a journey of self-discovery among the mountains. Prioritize careful preparation and respect for nature and culture to ensure a safe and fulfilling experience.
Unraveling the Secrets of the Incan Sun Stone
Nestled high in the Andes Mountains of Peru lies Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city shrouded in mystery and wonder. Among its many enigmatic features, stands out one particular feature, as a testament to survival and the advanced astronomical knowledge of the Inca civilization - the Intihuatana.
Norgay and Hillary’s Boots
There is nothing better than a good pair of hiking boots and hundreds of posts have been written on how to buy the correct boots for your climb. But one of the best ever is on the boots that took Norgay and Hillary to summit and the story behind them. The below write up is … Continue reading Norgay and Hillary’s Boots
A mesmerising journey into the Valley of Flowers
It is not often that you get a chance to visit a place called the ‘Abode of God.’ The mere name conjures up a myriad of different images but in my mind, it made me think of a sun kissed land, touched with wispy cloud and soft breezes that caressed all kind of creatures. I … Continue reading A mesmerising journey into the Valley of Flowers
Choosing a route on Kilimanjaro
I have written a few posts on the different routes but felt it is time not to look at how to go about choosing one. So here are a few questions you need to ask yourself if you are undecided.
The Call of Mt Kenya
This was one of the most insane journeys of my life. Wet and sweaty after 5 days on the mountain, we crammed into a beaten up blue 1952 Land Rover. Within seconds the windows had misted up
Life in the Atacama
Eight-wheeled drive mechanism, stereo vision, robotic arms, safety reflexes, four spider legs and four-rocker wheels are all terms you will find associated with a Rover, an incredible engineering masterpiece designed to navigate an alien planet like Mars.
Puja – A Right of Passage
For the Sherpa people, Mt Everest is known as Sagarmatha, Goddess of the Sky which literally means “the Peak of Heaven.” It is a place of the gods, a place that no mortal should be.
Machu Picchu, Inca Trail and the Andes
When it comes to ancient ruins of the Andes, most people immediately think of the famous Machu Picchu. Until 1911 when archeologist Hiram Bingham ‘officially’ discovered the ruins, they lay hidden in dense forest and morning mists, high on a hill above the thundering Urubamba River.
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