You’ve undoubtedly heard about the tragedy on the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal last week where 40+ people died when heavy snow and blizzard conditions unexpectedly hit during prime trekking season. While it’s believed the bodies of all foreigners have been located, local porters and guides are reportedly still missing. Having just returned from the 25-day Read More…
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Snowman Trek Time
It’s been a long time in the making (more than a year), but it’s finally time for the Snowman Trek. If you’re just now dropping in, the Snowman Trek is a 25-day, 220-mile trek across the Himalayas in Bhutan. We’ll be as high as 18,200 feet and will be hiking over about 11 passes, many Read More…
Papua New Guinea-bound
As I write this, I’m literally sitting at the airport getting ready to leave for Papua New Guinea to lead one of our WanderTours to the Mt. Hagen SingSing. PNG is one of my very favorite destinations because it is so crazy diverse. There are approximately 850 tribes in the country. The jungle terrain is Read More…
Prepping for the Snowman Trek
Hopefully by now you know I’m leaving for Bhutan in September to do the Snowman Trek. In brief, the Snowman Trek is a 220 mile, 25-day hike in the Himalayas. At times we’ll be at over 18,000 feet and, during the trek, we’ll be going over numerous passes above 16,000 feet. It’s said that more Read More…
Going to Seattle? Here’s Where to Eat
Visiting Seattle? Having just had our culinary tour in my wonderful city, I thought I’d share some of the best dining spots in the city so you can live vicariously through our taste buds. Probably the highlight of our tour this year was brunch at the Whale Wins. This award winning restaurant in the Fremont Read More…
Going to New Orleans? Here’s Where to Eat
I don’t even know where to start when I think about all the food I consumed during our four-day culinary tour to New Orleans. On the one hand, four days is not enough because there’s so much to sample. But on the other hand, four days is almost too much when you consider all the Read More…
Bhutan. Haven’t Been? Allow Me to Entice You…
It’s kinda hard to go to the Land of Gross National Happiness and not have a good time. The people are kind, humorous, generous and steeped in ancient traditions and culture. Interestingly enough, there are usually lots of tears, too, (good ones, of course) because there’s something about the purity of Bhutan that makes one Read More…
Book a 2014 Bhutan Tour ~ Save 5%
I admit it. The first time someone mentioned Bhutan to me, I had to Google it. I had no idea where it was located. Shortly thereafter, I was leading a tour to the Kingdom. Most people to whom I mention Bhutan, have the same puzzled look that I once had. But with visits from Oprah, Read More…
Join me for the Bhutan Paro Festival!
I truuuuly love Bhutan and its people. It’s a magical destination where very special things happen. For example, during several of tours we’ve run into the royal family, including one where we met and spoke with the King and Queen (the day after their wedding, no less!). Hiking to Tiger’s Nest often brings tears to Read More…
New Orleans Culinary Tour Announced
Squeal! That’s me just thinking about going back down to New Orleans for our inaugural Culinary Tour. For those who have been to NOLA, you know why I’m so excited. It’s a place that, when I mention the tour to people, their faces light up. If you haven’t been, you’ve likely heard enough to know Read More…