Morning two in Kathmandu and I am hard at work attempting to be hard at work in the official breakfast eating area of my Thamel guest house (Thamel is the tourist center of Kathmandu) when I am approached by a man calling himself Johnny FD. Having seen the Pacific Crest Trail sticker on my
Catching (Or Not Catching) A Flight To Lukla
Most people visiting the Everest Region begin their journies by flying from Nepal's capital city of Kathmandu to the Himalayan town of Lukla. As I learned during my first visit to the Himalaya, the process by which one books a ticket and then gets to Lukla is not winning any awards for its
Photo Gallery: Kathmandu, Nepal
Most people find themselves in Nepal with the goal of trekking in the legendary Himalaya, but there's a lot to see at the lower elevations as well. On my first trip to the country (yes, one of many I hope to make) I only managed to get a small glimpse of Kathmandu whilst not parading around with
Everest Base Camp Day 1: Kathmandu to Lukla
Many treks to Everest Base Camp begin with a half-hour flight from Kathmandu to the village of Lukla. Mine begins like any other. Many consider this flight the most dangerous part of their journey (but then again, many people also think climate change is a hoax). Departing Kathmandu, you are