What to do in Pokhara, Nepal: 9 tips
Pokhara is the outdoor capital of the world. Surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the world and tons of hiking trails, it shouldn’t come as a surprise: people visit this town for mountain adventures. And so did we! But we decided to stick around and get to know the city some more. So […]
What to bring on a hike? Here’s our complete packing list!
It’s a tough one: everything you want to take with you on a hiking trip, you have to carry yourself. If you are like us, you like to keep your backpack as light as possible, but also be sure you have everything you need when you’re in the great outdoors. What do you really need […]
7 tips for responsible hiking in the mountains
One of the reasons we love the mountains so much is because we can forget about everything when we’re there. All our daily struggles seem to be miles away (which is actually true, because we don’t have mountains in Holland)… We love just to enjoy all the beauty nature has to offer. But, to keep […]
What is altitude sickness and what can you do about it?
It is often thought that it is something that you only encounter at high altitudes such as in Himalayas: altitude sickness. But you’re at risk as ‘low’ as 2,500 meters. More and more places in the world are becoming accessible to tourists, including beautiful mountain areas where you have a real chance of suffering from […]