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Practical Nepal travel and trekking tips — first trips, budgets, altitude, packing and filming on the road — learned the hard way so you don’t have to.
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Rubi Valley Travel Guide: How to Reach, Trek and Stay
How to reach Rubi Valley (Rubi Valley) from Kathmandu, the trek over Pangsang Pass, the best time to go, permits and homestays — from a filmmaker who keeps going back.
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02
Budget Travel in Nepal: Making Your Money Go Further
Nepal can be wonderfully affordable — if you travel like a local. Simple ways to spend less and experience more.
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Choosing Your First Trek: Easy, Moderate or Hard?
Not every trek is Everest Base Camp. How to pick a route that matches your time, fitness and travel style.
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First Time in Nepal: 12 Things I Wish Every Visitor Knew
From greetings to dal bhat refills, the small things that make a first trip to Nepal easier and more respectful.
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05
Staying Healthy on the Road
Simple habits that keep me filming instead of resting in a guesthouse — food, water, sleep and listening to your body.
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Altitude Sense: Staying Safe Above 3,000 Metres
The mountains don't care how fit you are. Simple habits that help you enjoy high trails safely.
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Responsible Trekking: Leave the Himalaya Better
Small choices on the trail add up. How to trek in a way that respects the mountains and the people who live there.
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Packing for a Himalayan Trek: What Actually Earned Its Place
After several treks with a camera bag on my back, this is the short list of things I'd never leave behind — and what stays home.
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The Best Phone Settings for Travel Video
You can make a great travel film on your phone. These settings and habits make the biggest difference.
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