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Guides, experiences and practical tips for your journey — from the Greek of Nepal.

Travel Insurance & Safety in Nepal: The Complete GuideInfo

Travel Insurance & Safety in Nepal: The Complete Guide

Why insurance for Nepal is essential (altitude cover + helicopter), what to check in the policy, how much it costs, general safety, solo women, and emergencies.

10 min read2026
Vaccines & Health for Nepal: The Complete Guide for TravellersInfo

Vaccines & Health for Nepal: The Complete Guide for Travellers

Which vaccines you need, water and food safety, a travel medical kit, medical care in Kathmandu/Pokhara and insurance — everything to know before you go.

11 min read2026
Money & Currency in Nepal: ATMs, Cash and Cards (2026)Info

Money & Currency in Nepal: ATMs, Cash and Cards (2026)

The Nepalese rupee, the exchange rate against the euro, ATM limits and fees, where cards work, exchange, how much cash for a trek and the tipping culture — all with real numbers.

10 min read2026
SIM, eSIM & Internet in Nepal: The Complete Guide (2026)Info

SIM, eSIM & Internet in Nepal: The Complete Guide (2026)

Ncell vs NTC, where to buy a SIM, data pack prices, eSIM, teahouse WiFi, coverage on EBC & Annapurna, and VPN — all in euros and rupees.

9 min read2026
Trekking Permits in Nepal: The Complete Guide (2026)Info

Trekking Permits in Nepal: The Complete Guide (2026)

TIMS, ACAP, national parks and restricted permits — which permits you need per route, what they cost in euros and where to get them.

9 min read2026
Annapurna Base Camp Trek (ABC): The Complete GuideTrekking

Annapurna Base Camp Trek (ABC): The Complete Guide

The 'amphitheatre of the gods' at 4,130m: a day-by-day itinerary, difficulty, ACAP permits, cost in euros, seasons and how to combine it with Poon Hill.

10 min read2026
What to Pack for a Nepal Trek: The Complete Gear Checklist (2026)Info

What to Pack for a Nepal Trek: The Complete Gear Checklist (2026)

The full packing list for a Himalayan trek: the layering system, boots, sleeping bag rating, down jacket, first-aid, and what to rent in Thamel instead of hauling from home.

9 min read2026
Annapurna Circuit: The Complete Guide to the Legendary TrekTrekking

Annapurna Circuit: The Complete Guide to the Legendary Trek

Everything about the Annapurna Circuit: 12–18 days, the Thorong La pass at 5,416m, a day-by-day itinerary, acclimatization, ACAP permits, cost in euros and the best seasons.

9 min read2026
Poon Hill Trek (Ghorepani): The Perfect First Himalayan TrekTrekking

Poon Hill Trek (Ghorepani): The Perfect First Himalayan Trek

Sunrise over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri in 4-5 days. Nepal's easiest, most family-friendly trek — full itinerary, cost in euros, seasons and extensions.

9 min read2026

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