Avventure nel Mondo
Rhododendrons, Sweat & 3,200 Steps
Day 5 marked the beginning of our much-anticipated trekking adventure — not the Everest-y, oxygen-deprived kind, but where you still feel your thighs burning and your soul glowing. We left Pokhara with lighter packs and heavier anticipation. Our larger bags were handed off to the porters — superhumans in flip-flops who carry 40 kilos as [...]
Vishnu, Cremations, and a 200-Euro Lesson in Haggling
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the second day of any group tour begins with a betrayal: the alarm clock. At 6:30 a.m., Kathmandu is still stretching its dusty arms while we’re already weaponized with cameras and sunblock, gnawing on uninspired toast at the hotel breakfast buffet. We’ve signed up for this madness [...]