Freezing teahouses, connection too weak to FaceTime. Even seasoned travelers get homesick on a Nepal trek. Read this before you go.

Landslides and airplane crashes had me worried—as a beginner on my first trek to Nepal, I wondered: is it actually safe? For those of us…

Packing for your first trek in Nepal? I’ve been there — excited, overpacked, and missing a charger! Here’s everything I learned about what to bring…

I made it to base camp, but my prep wasn't even close. Learn from my mistakes.

You want to see Everest but feel like the usual EBC trek is just too tough? I totally get it—I feel the same way. So,…

Before my first trek in Nepal, I had no idea what to wear. Everyone said “layer up,” but what does that actually mean? How many…

Feeling a bit worried about altitude sickness on your Nepal trek? No worries! Here are seven easy and effective tips to help you prevent it—things…

Everyone talks about getting fit for their first Nepal trek—but honestly, if you’re new to hiking, knowing how to walk in the mountains matters just…

Here's what using a toilet is really like on a trek, and 10 tips to make it a lot less awkward.

Ten hours a day with your guide, zero privacy. Here's how to choose a trekking company in Nepal you'll enjoy trekking with.

I didn’t even know high-altitude insomnia was a thing until I started my Nepal trek. I was so glad I packed the right sleep aids—they…

Freezing rooms, snoring neighbors, midnight toilet runs, and yes, altitude farts. 10 honest tips that helped me sleep at high altitude in Nepal.

I looked into the ABC trek because it takes you to the base camp of the legendary Annapurna I. While it might sound tough for…

For my first trek in Nepal, I was eyeing the Annapurna region. I’d heard of the ABC trek, but when I came across the Annapurna…

I did Mardi Himal as a total beginner in my fifties. Here's the honest guide I wish I'd had, including that steep ridge to Base…

Skincare in high-altitude environments is not about maintaining a beauty regimen; it's essential for the health and well-being of your skin. The extreme conditions at…

What I found out, no sugar-coating, about what 17,598 ft (5,364 m) asks of you.

Planning a Nepal trek above 3,000m? Standard puffer jackets won't cut it when teahouse nights freeze. Discover which women's down jackets actually keep you warm…

Nepal might seem like it’s only for hardcore trekkers—with all those 8,000-meter giants—but I quickly learned that there are some amazing options for beginners too.…