The Final Push
With highlights like the Terracotta Army and The Great Wall still to see, we geared up for some big and important final days in China… Continue reading The Final Push
Getting the Hang of China
China and all it’s pandas, National Parks, buddhas and ….. early starts…?? Continue reading Getting the Hang of China
A Whole New World….. aka China
Stepping off the plane into China was like Dorothy leaving Kansas for OZ…. Continue reading A Whole New World….. aka China
Tracking Tigers in Chitwan
How far in advance do you plan your travels? I prefer minimal planning and just ‘winging it’ once I arrive. As an example, I only decided to head to Chitwan National Park in Nepal two days before catching the bus. When I was back in Australia, I liked the idea of visiting and potentially seeing some big game animals, however once in the country, I … Continue reading Tracking Tigers in Chitwan
Top 8 Things to Do: In Pokhara
If you were planning a ‘staycation’ in Nepal, you would likely be organising an itinerary for Pokhara. This lakeside town is number one for domestic Nepalese tourists and a firm favourite with international visitors. With picturesque landscapes and just the right amount of tourist infrastructure, it’s somewhere you can easily spend some time. For me, it was part of a relaxing transition from trekking before … Continue reading Top 8 Things to Do: In Pokhara
A Healthy Dose of Yoga #Fitspo
Years ago, when Tim and I started planning our two years of travel and his epic hike along the Nepal Himalayas, I decided I wanted to attend a yoga retreat. Yoga is something I have enjoyed since high school and as Nepal also borders India, the ‘home’ of yoga I thought this might be what finally gets me past beginner level! When I finished my … Continue reading A Healthy Dose of Yoga #Fitspo
Approaching Nepal’s Wild West (Part 3 of 3)
A major part of Upper Mustang, Nepal is the journey there and back. We took a jeep up, passing people walking along the road who were trying and failing to shield themselves from the clouds of dust that covered them from each passing vehicle. Luckily for us, when we later walked down this same road ourselves, we were fortunate not to get as dusty, even … Continue reading Approaching Nepal’s Wild West (Part 3 of 3)
Trekking near the Tibetan border (Part 2 of 3)
As we started to walk into this new valley, I was immediately blown away by the beautiful scenery. Pine tree covered cliffs of rock towered up into a veil of mist confirming this is indeed a secret and special place. We followed the river all the way up which made for a pleasant walk (until the seriously steep hill at the end), including a quick … Continue reading Trekking near the Tibetan border (Part 2 of 3)
Who agrees to trek for 35 days?! (Part 1 of 3)
For those who have ever considered lacing up their hiking boots to go trekking in Nepal, you may have heard of the Annapurna Circuit. It’s one of country’s most popular routes. It crosses a wide variety of terrain, it’s not too easy (nothing here is), it’s not too hard and it goes through a number of popular towns and villages where you could easily spend … Continue reading Who agrees to trek for 35 days?! (Part 1 of 3)
Living like a local in Nepal
When your husband, Tim, decides he would like to spend one third of a year (120 days to be precise), trekking across the Nepal Himalayas, what’s a girl going to do with herself? A) Suddenly become incredibly strong and a touch crazy and do the trek with him? B) Trek only two much smaller sections with Tim and his hiking team and explore other areas … Continue reading Living like a local in Nepal
Jess Blaikie 