Sagarmatha
Photograph by Alex Sharp
I had flown into Tibet from Nepal, as I had been told that the view of Mt Everest in Tibet was far superior to the Nepalese view.
I organised the travel visa, which is a must n...
Tibetan Prayers
Tibetan Prayers, Langtang National Park, Nepal
Photograph by Robyn Vincent
Trekking through the Langtang region of Nepal – which borders Tibet – there are constant reminders of peace as you ...
Nepali Porter in the Khumbu Himal
Nepali Porter in the Khumbu Himal, Between Khumjung and Namche Bazar, Nepal
Photograph by Pieter Vuylesteke
One of the last days of the Rolwaling trek in late November of 2012, having already...
The Forbidden Pass
The Forbidden Pass, near Lungden, Thame Valley, Nepal
Photograph by Kiril Rusev
I was on a 26-days trip to Nepal in October 2012. I joined an organized trekking group in the Everest region of th...
Trekking to Everest Base Camp
Trekking to Everest Base Camp, Lobuche, Khumbu Valley, Himalayas, Nepal
Photograph Juan Cristóbal Hurtado
Heading for the Everest Basecamp, a new day surprised us with this snow cover, and a per...
Kathmandu Morning
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Filmed by documentary filmmaker and videographer Chris Knight, this short, time lapse infused video ignites our wanderlust and makes us yearn for distant lands. He films the dusty s...
Mountain View
Mountain View, Trekking in the Himalayas, Khumbu Valley, Nepal
Photograph by Oleg Bartunov
I took this photograph on January 2nd this winter from the trail to Lobuche on the way to Everes...
Tengboche Monastery
Tengboche Monastery, Khumjung, Khumbu Valley, Nepal
Photograph by Elena Pavlichenko
In the village of Khumjung is Tengboche Monastery, the largest gompa (fortified monastery) in the Khumbu reg...
Enchanted Peaks
Enchanted Peaks, Ama Dablam, Khumbu, Nepal
Photograph by Paul Zizka
I recently came home with a lot of images of beautiful Ama Dablam. Here is one of my favourites so far. A 30 second ...
Enduring Strength: Observations in Everest’s Shadow
I'm no super-athlete, but I do pride myself on being in reasonable shape for an old bloke.
However, any achievements I've ever made in the strength and endurance categories are nothing when compared to the fea...