Stories & Guides

Field notes and trekking guides from the trail — stories worth carrying home.

Annapurna: The Case for Going Slow

Why the most rewarding way through the Annapurna region isn't the fastest one — a field guide to walking with intention.

Aarav Thapa

28 Aug 2026 · 8 min read

Why the most rewarding way through the Annapurna region isn't the fastest one — a field guide to walking with intention.

Aarav Thapa

28 Aug 20268 min read

Temples, courtyards, and living history — how to experience the old heart of the city before the crowds arrive.

Kiran Rai

19 Aug 20266 min read

Dal bhat power, garlic soup for altitude, and the quiet ritual of milk tea at 3,000 metres.

Mira Gurung

11 Aug 20265 min read

A 4am start, a candle-lit climb, and one of the most generous mountain panoramas in the world.

Aarav Thapa

30 Jul 20264 min read

Layers, not luggage. Everything that earns its place in your pack — and the things that don't.

Mira Gurung

18 Jul 20267 min read