Tag: hiking

12 days trekking Everest Base Camp!

I just finished up a 12 day trek through Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, Chola Pass, and Gokyo lake in the Himalayan region of Nepal🇳🇵! It was physically and mentally challenging but totally worth it for the views, and getting insights into the local culture of the Himalayan regions.

There’s a lot of information and tips out there already [1] [2] [3] [4] but hopefully I can add a bit more detail and practical tips that aren’t just normal trekking tips, as that’s pretty well covered. Many of these tips will also apply to other trekking regions in Nepal as well, such as the Annapurna Circuit. Continue reading →

How to get last minute tickets for Machu Picchu

Note: I wouldn’t actually recommend this method, but in desperate times…

I’m currently on a trip to Peru, Mexico, and the US, with the first leg in Peru to check out Lima as well as Machu Picchu. Due to poor planning, I failed to reserve Machu Picchu tickets in advance, but was able to scramble and get last minute tickets anyways! I’ll detail below how I did it.

Machu Picchu is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, and there’s lots of information. You’re highly recommend to reserve your tickets ahead of time, especially in the peak season of May through September, either through the official government website or through a guided tour. There’s also good information on what kind of ticket to get, such as this blog. I was being a bit lazy about planning my trip, and I was going during the shoulder season, so I didn’t bother looking until about 3 weeks ahead of time. Continue reading →

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