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.
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Lost in 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.
Souks of Marrakesh
As the sun rises shop doors creak open, broom bristles bounce on cobbled walkways, clacking wheels of fruit carts clutter across the stone and the early chatter of locals rises with aromas of caramel and roasted nuts as coffee stands percolate their morning brew.
What’s in a flight? Lukla Landing
ve heard about it. Some may shudder at the mere thought of it. There are those of you who have been there, and those who cannot wait to. Yet again, there are some who will do everything possible to avoid it at all costs even if it means an additional 50 hours of walking
Festival of Colour
Each year in Spring in various places around the world, people gather in the streets and with great joy, much enthusiasm and smiling faces , throw handfuls of brightly coloured chalks and dyes into the air. It is a time of happiness, love and laughter. Innocent bystanders and passersby do not escape the tradition with … Continue reading Festival of Colour
A Smorgasboard in the Torres del Paine
What seems like the start of a spelling bee is actually the letters that aptly describe the trails. The W trail is shaped exactly like a large W and runs up three beautiful valleys covering a distance of around 80km, and the O circuit is a large circular track which incorporates the W, stretching to around 120km.
The Bazaar Near the Top of the World
There is very little that Namche lacks. It even boasts the world’s highest Irish pub offering everything from Jameson whiskey to Guiness. It sports a sign as you enter that strikes to the heart and soul of what Namche and her people are all about.
Volcanic Rock on Kilimanjaro
Let us remind ourselves when we climb this sleeping beauty that Kilimanjaro is not stratovolcano for nothing, for beneath her seemingly calm demeanour lies a hotbed of activity.
The Five Best Street Foods in India
Food plays a vital role in the identity of any culture. It has the ability to activate every sense in our body. It ignites memories creating a connection with friends loved ones, and community. Sampling the culinary delights of a country is one of the best ways to get a sense of what a country is about, their heritage and influences.
It’s a Jungle out there
By Debra Bouwer We are often asked which is the better part of the Amazon to see in Peru; Iquitos or Puerto Maldonado. Well our answer is either; it all depends on where you will be on tour, your budget and also, what you particularly want to see. So let us put this in perspective. … Continue reading It’s a Jungle out there
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