Trekking in Nepal: Everything You Need to Know

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Nepal.

Just the name conjures up images of majestic mountains, incredible landscapes, and some of the world’s most enchanting natural beauty.

For many people, trekking in Nepal is a lifelong dream.

It certainly was for Jason, and last December, he was able to achieve it by hiking through the Himalayas for an entire month.

Today, he joins us to give a complete recap of what the experience was like (hint: amazing) and also provide everything you could ever want to know about the logistics of planning and pulling off a similar trip.

Everything from what route to take, whether you should hire a guide, and even where you should buy piyush (and what exactly it is).

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In This Episode:

  • 10:45 THE guide to hire if you’re trekking Nepal.
  • 12:30 The 3 main trekking routes in Nepal (and how to choose).
  • 20:00 How fit you should be before trekking?
  • 27:45 Should you get a guide and porter?
  • 34:00 Why you SHOULDN’T do camping treks.
  • 40:00 Breaking down the day to day costs of trekking in Nepal.
  • 44:30 How Jason could have saved an extra $300-500.
  • 46:30 What you should pack for your Nepal trek.
  • 53:30 What life on the trail is like.

and much more!

Want to Hire Jason’s Guide?

  • Samir – Jason’s guide that comes highly recommend.  Email him at smt.lama@gmail.com

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Our Favorite Memories of Locals

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People have lots of reasons that they travel, but for us what makes traveling awesome are the people.

Getting a chance to hang out with the locals usually leads to some of the best moments of our trips. For that reason, we recorded the 16 ways to meet locals over on Jason’s podcast Zero to Travel.

As a sister podcast to that episode, we thought we’d share our favorite moments where spending time with the locals filled our tummies and our hearts, with joy.

How do you meet the locals when you travel? What stories do you have to share?

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Today’s episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks!

In This Episode:

  • 5:13 Birthdays in Tuscany
  • 14:57 Random Family Barbecues
  • 21:20 Japanese Skits
  • 29.20 Balinese Water Carriers
  • 34:36 Scottish Hitchhiking
  • 39:30 Goat Cheese

and much more!

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Part II: How Peanut Butter Can Save The World

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Sometimes, you just have to take the leap.

As an entrepreneur, it can be hard not to strive for perfection on that first introduction to the world, but as Nate can tell you, it’s better to just jump right in.

Earlier this week Nate Buchanan regaled us with his first around the world journey, it’s planning and execution. Today he joins us to talk about his business.

Peanut Butter Printing.

We talk about getting started, how no one really knows what they’re doing, the daily grind, and of course, how peanut butter can help save the world.

This is Part 2 of Nate Buchanan week here on the podcast. Check out part 1 where we talked about his first crazy trip around the globe!

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In This Episode:

  • 03:00 What is Peanut Butter Printing
  • 08:58 The mistakes at the beginning
  • 15:00 Moving on from a failed business idea
  • 16:00 Getting big
  • 22:24 The daily grind
  • 35:37 Setting Themselves apart with social responsibility

and much more!

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Part I: Mistake Fares And Around The World Trips with Nate Buchanan

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What do you do when presented with an opportunity to fly to South East Asia for less than 250 dollars roundtrip?

You go.

Nate Buchanan jumped on a mistake fare last year that ended up taking him and his wife through a whirlwind tour of Europe and Thailand, using points and miles to alleviate most of the costs.

From sleeping on boats off the coast of Thailand to some instances of travel hacking at it’s finest, Nate has some great advice on saving money while you travel and how on earth to decide where you’ll be going next!

This is Part 1 of Nate Buchanan week here on the podcast. Check back on Thursday to hear us talk more about Nate’s entrepreneurial adventures, he’s got some great projects to talk about!

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In This Episode:

  • 2:35 So where did you actually go?
  • 5:26 Mistake Fares
  • 10:30 How to pick where to go!?
  • 13:00 Tips for cheap accommodation
  • 19:35 Was planning the trip intimidating?
  • 32:49 Packing for the different climates in a carry on
  • 37:20 How were you able to afford this trip?

and much more!

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The World’s Most Traveled Man with Mike Bown

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Mike Spencer Bown has been on the road for 23 years.

Most of them spent figuring out how to have the most adventure while spending the least amount of money.

The result? Some of the most amazing travel stories you’ll ever hear.

From impersonating a UN security officer to cannibals and killer bees to rave parties this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

We also chat about his aspirations before he became a traveler, how the price of travel has risen, and how he supports himself while on the road.

Which of Mike’s stories is your favorite? I’m having a hard time deciding…

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In This Episode:

  • 05:57 What he planned before he turned into a traveler
  • 09:50 Traveling to dangerous countries
  • 15:54 The moments that kept you traveling
  • 27:17 Travel Goals, can you have them when it’s unplanned?
  • 32:00 Earning Money to fund his travels, carved chickens, anyone?
  • 45:12 Mishaps the reason to travel? (includes killer bees!)
  • and much more!

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