In the 1990s, the Merak and Sakten region of eastern Bhutan was closed to outsiders. Its re-opening in 2010 means that visitors on Bhutan treks can now experience this beautiful part of the country and meet the culturally unique Brokpa people who dwell there.

When you are in Bhutan trekking, you will need to eat well in order to sustain your energy levels – and for the pleasure of eating of course!  So, from a local’s point of view, what dishes should you look out for? Here are a few that I would definitely recommend that everyone tries at [...]

If you like to be terrified, enjoy a good ghost story, or have an interest in the supernatural, then keep reading.

While on your Annapurna circuit treks you might find yourself wondering just who this Anna Purna is? The truth is that Annapurna wasn’t named after a person, but rather after Annapurna, the Hindu Goddess of nourishment. Anna means food or grains and the word purna means full or complete; we quite like the idea of [...]

Dark shadowy human-like figures have been seen by trekkers walking the Annapurna Circuit, large ape-like footprints have been photographed and hair samples sent away for analysis – yet despite all this, scientists insist there isn’t enough evidence to state that the Yeti actually exists. However, the locals around the Annapurna Circuit aren’t only convinced in [...]