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Stories from Nepal
Guides, experiences and practical tips for your journey — from the Greek of Nepal.
TrekkingEverest Base Camp in October 2026: What the Floods Changed
Did the Rasuwa flood change Everest Base Camp? I explain the geography, what stays the same (pace, lodges, Lukla flights) and what really changes this autumn.
ArticlesResponsible Tourism in Nepal: How You Actually Help Right Now
The biggest help is not always a donation. Where the money from a trip after the disaster really goes, how to avoid becoming a disaster tourist, and what genuinely makes a difference.
TrekkingNepal Trekking Safety 2026: What Changed After Rasuwa
The question I get asked most since August. I separate what genuinely changed after Rasuwa from the risks Himalayan trekking always had — altitude, weather, unguided trails.
InfoKathmandu–Pokhara in 2026: Flight or Road, What Makes Sense Now
Flight or road to Pokhara? With the Prithvi Highway closed at Krishnabhir, here's what's open today, when flying is worth it, and how to plan your day.
TrekkingLangtang Closed: Why the Manaslu Circuit Is the Closest Alternative (2026)
Langtang remains closed after the August floods. Here's why the Manaslu Circuit is the closest alternative in feel, what differs in difficulty and permits, and why it's worth keeping the same guide.
TravelNepal in October 2026: What You'll Find After the Floods
Booked October in Nepal, or still deciding? Here's what's open after the August floods, what autumn weather looks like, and what changes for getting around.
ArticlesThe biggest help you can give Nepal is to visit
On 26 August 2026 a piece of mountain turned into water and took villages, bridges and more than a thousand lives with it. I have lived here for fifteen years. Here is what happened, what is open, how you can help today, and why your trip in October is the biggest help of all.
InfoA Solo Woman in Nepal: A Realistic Safety Guide
A realistic safety guide for women travelling alone in Nepal: neighbourhoods, night travel, dress, trekking with a guide, staying in touch, harassment and an emergency plan.
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