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Top Reasons to Visit Morocco

By Kirsty Parsons - 9th August 2022
in Morocco , Africa & the Middle East , Ask an Expert

Top Reasons to Visit Morocco

Only a few hours flying time from the UK, with year-round travel opportunities, Morocco makes for a highly accessible destination. Yet for somewhere so close to home, it’s remarkably different.... Read more

Our Top Ten Travel Tips for Nepal

By Kirsty Parsons - 17th May 2022
in Nepal , Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , Ask an Expert

Our Top Ten Travel Tips for Nepal

Nepal is one of our very favourite destinations. Almost everyone who works at Mountain Kingdoms has been to Nepal at least once. Our Operations Manager Niki, holds the record with over 15 trips and our MD, Steve Berry, is our most recent Nepal traveller having visited just last November. ... Read more

Choosing the right holiday in Nepal

By Kirsty Parsons - 29th March 2022
in Nepal , Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , Ask an Expert

Choosing the right holiday in Nepal

If you know you want to go to Nepal but aren’t sure where to go, how long to stay or what to do once you get there, here are the essential things to consider when choosing the right holiday for you in Nepal.... Read more

How to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro

By Mountain Kingdoms - 3rd January 2022
in Africa & the Middle East , Tanzania , Kilimanjaro , Ask an Expert

How to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro

The highest mountain in Africa at 5,895m, Kilimanjaro is one of the great trekking peak challenges. Despite its imposing height it is an achievable and exhilarating objective when tackled in the right way. Mountain Kingdoms team members Seraphina and Harry have both successfully made it to the top on our Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Route and here they share their top tips for becoming a Kilimanjaro summiteer.... Read more

Beginner's guide to visiting Japan

By Kirsty Parsons - 29th July 2021
in Japan , The Far East , Ask an Expert

Beginner's guide to visiting Japan

For first time visitors, Japan can seem a daunting prospect – a land of strange customs with a seemingly impenetrable language, and weird and wonderful food. But if you visit with an open mind and embrace the differences, you’ll find Japan to be an utterly fascinating and richly rewarding destination; far removed from other travel experiences. ... Read more

Our passion for travel

By Mountain Kingdoms - 12th February 2021
in Ask an Expert

Our passion for travel

At Mountain Kingdoms we have a real passion for travel and we're constantly seeking out new destinations and experiences in the far flung corners of the world. But each member of the team has somewhere that they're totally smitten with - a special place that soothes the soul and lifts the spirits. Here, we share some of our travel love affairs.... Read more

Japan - our top 10 unmissable experiences

By Mountain Kingdoms - 12th June 2019
in Japan , The Far East , Ask an Expert

Japan - our top 10 unmissable experiences

Think about Japan and it's easy to imagine only high-rise, high-tempo cities, bullet trains and cutting-edge technology, but Japan has so much more to offer beyond its 21st century stereotype. ... Read more

An interview with April: Travelling the Silk Road

By Mountain Kingdoms - 1st June 2019
in Central Asia , Uzbekistan , Ask an Expert

An interview with April: Travelling the Silk Road

Our Flights Manager, April, travelled to Central Asia to join one of our groups in Uzbekistan on our Silk Road to Samarkand tour. Here’s what she had to say about her fascinating experience. ... Read more

Eastern Bhutan - discover the other side of the Thunder Dragon Kingdom

By Mountain Kingdoms - 26th May 2019
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , Bhutan , Ask an Expert

Eastern Bhutan - discover the other side of the Thunder Dragon Kingdom

Our MD, Steve Berry, has recently returned from travelling extensively in the east of Bhutan and wants to share what a fantastic experience the 'other half' of the Thunder Dragon Kingdom is.... Read more

Top travel destinations for 2018

By Mountain Kingdoms - 10th January 2018
in Ask an Expert

Top travel destinations for 2018

Find inspiration within our selection of popular travel destinations for 2018.... Read more

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