As my taxi made its way out of the Chek Lap Kok International airport, the unfolding scenery left a taste of initial disappointment. Tall nondescript residential buildings being built on land reclaimed by flattening mountains. This is perhaps how Hong

Tea houses on the Everest Base Camp trek
Traditionally, a Tea House was designed to serve tea and light refreshments. But the Tea Houses on the Everest Base Camp(EBC) trek route have evolved beyond being a simple Tea House. They are full fledged lodges providing rooms and meals,

Everest Base Camp Trek – Highlights and Risks
While everyday day of the Everest Base Camp(EBC) Trek presented something new, some of the days were just memorable. The Ramechapp-Lukla flight on Day 2, the picture postcard views from Nangkartshang mountain on Day 7, the silent Thukla memorial on

All about Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal
Trekking is one of the best ways to experience the grandeur of the Himalayas. And when the trek provides an opportunity to view some of the highest peaks in the world, it is certainly very special. That is exactly what

Werfen, Austria – the world’s largest ice cave
Sitting in the Salzach river valley and surrounded by Tennen mountains (Tennengebirge), the small but beautiful village of Werfen is known for the many movies that have been shot here, including ‘The Sound of Music’. One of the songs from