btburger

I agree with the suggestion to go first to the place you care about most, because weather or illness could prevent you from visiting the...

In answer to your original question.... neither trek would be terribly difficult for any reasonably fit person if it were 10,000 feet...

I would be surprised if anyone recommended a package including food and lodging. The posted prices are quite clear and predictable, so it...

At the Khumbu Lodge in Namche, some rooms have (free) hot showers and electric outlets. It's a very comfortable and friendly place....

You ask "Could this be a problem in a country like India"? The answer is, absolutely -- and in any country. ...

If your "3 free days" include Quito, then I'd spend the first day seeing Quito. Then head out of town on the second day. Banos and Otavalo...

We (3 families) spent 5 nights at BSI 3 years ago and loved it -- the staff, the rooms, the food, the common area, the guests, everything....

What's your goal?...

We were there a few years ago with 2 other families and a total of 6 kids ages 7-10. Everyone had a great time....

Mredman, being young (and/or fit) will help you feel better at any altitude, but it doesn't reduce your risk of AMS. To the contary, it...

I've done both EBC/Gokyo and Annapurna Circuit. On both treks my porter/guide became upset that we weren't staying at his preferred places,...

I've done both Kili (Marangu route, 5 miserable days, barely made it to rim) and EBC (17 wonderful days including Gokyo). Human beings,...

The Washiington Trails Association website (http://www.wta.org) has detailed descriptions of hundreds of trails as well as recent trip...

#6 writes: "I'm not sure I fully agree with spending two nights at Namche, but I do believe in climbing no more than 1000' (300 meters) per...

Our family enjoyed its stay at in Guguletu last summer. Liziwe and her husband Donald were super-friendly and a friend of theirs walked...