Month: January 2026

I’ve spent the better part of two decades watching people underestimate the Himalayas. Usually, it’s the ones with the most expensive gear and the highest fitness levels who get it wrong. They show up in Kathmandu with a “conqueror” mindset, thinking their marathon times or their Cross Fit rankings will carry them up the valley without a hitch. But the reality of high-altitude mountain travel is that the peaks don’t care about your VO2 max. They really don’t. I’ve seen triathletes collapse on the stone steps of Chhomrong while a…

The sun was struggling to break through the thick clouds on the dawn of Saturday 24 January 2026 the people and tourists all over North India woke up to an image straight from the pages of a fairytale. From the ridges that were colonial in Shimla up to the passes at high altitude in Ladakh an enormous uniform sheet of white has fallen over the Himalayas. It’s more than just another winter day. Experts in meteorology have already dubbed this”the “Republic Weekend Whiteout.” This event occurs just two days ahead of the day of…

Europe is a tourist destination that is on the bucket list of everyone, be it backpackers, families, couples, or luxury travelers. For many, a European tour is a distant dream mainly because of the budget. But in reality, it is possible to explore Europe on a budget. With proper planning and choosing affordable accommodation, transportation, and food, you can travel in Europe without spending too much money. Moreover, as the Schengen visa covers more than 29 countries, you do not have to spend money on separate visas as well. Here…