As you stand in Rossio Square and you look toward the hill where Castelo de Sao Jorge is, you may notice a beautiful ruin that stands out from the ocean of orange roofs. That’s what’s left of Carmo Convent, a Gothic style monastery from the 14th century....
Spending 4 days in Lisbon isn’t enough to visit all beautiful nooks and crannies of this city on the European shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Nevertheless, a well-thought 4-days Lisbon itinerary can be a great way to get acquainted to the vibrant Portuguese...
Would you like to do the Everest Base Camp Trek but you don’t know how to prepare for it? You’ve come to the right place. I completed the EBC Trek in May 2022, having prepared for it about six months. I’ll explain exactly what I did, how I trained...
The average Everest Base Camp trek cost ranges between $2,000 and $4,000, depending on your chosen route, travel agent, lodging type and group size. Sleeping in luxury lodges can easily cost $200 per night. If you return by helicopter from Gorak Shep to Lukla or to...
Food choices on the Everest Base Camp Trek include pasta, noodles, soups, omelets, fried eggs, pancakes, potatoes, momos, pizza, and the traditional Nepali dish, Dal Bhat, which includes lentil soup, boiled rice, vegetable curry, Nepali bread and pickle. Most tea...
