You’re going to land at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and immediately want to turn around. It’s not the mountains. It’s not the people. It’s the fact that the arrival hall feels like a high-stakes …
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Spring Shoulder Season Travel: Spend Less, Skip Crowds
My strongest spring travel advice is simple: do not chase the first warm weekend everyone else has noticed. Travel two to six weeks before peak summer, avoid school holidays, and stay in a smaller city …
Continue readingHostel Etiquette for First-Time Backpackers: Dorms, Kitchens and Lockers
What should you do in a hostel dorm if you want to sleep well, meet people, and avoid being the guest everyone complains about? The answer is not complicated: read the house rules, control your …
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