Trekking The Annapurna Circuit: 20 Questions I Should Have Asked (Part 1)
After hanging out in Kathmandu for a few days, Whitney and I spent 20 long days trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal from Bhulbhule to Nayapul and learned so much more than we ever expected. We had only heard a few snippets from our good friends who had begun the same trek just a couple years ago, but were forced...
Tibet & Everest Base Camp
The moments blur as vivid dreams of warmth and laughter fade in and out. I am startled to the sound of someone struggling of breathing. I can't seem to catch my breath to see what's going on, WAIT, it's me. I CAN'T BREATHE! In an instant, I'm transported back to moments working in the notification area of the emergency...
The Rugged City of Kathmandu, Nepal
We didn't know what to expect as our plane landed at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. We had been traveling through Europe for the last 3 months and would be entering our first Asian country ever. We knew it would be a big change, but as we were leaving the dusty airport in an equally dusty car we...
Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
A trip to Croatia wouldn’t be complete without visiting the gorgeous Plitvice Lakes National Park. Most accessible from either Split or Zagreb, we chose to drive down from Zagreb for an easy daytrip before taking off for Nepal. There was also the option of a bus tour as we noticed many groups during the day along the paths, however,...