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Written By: Jude Limburn Turner

1. 1. From the Olympic Camp to Mt Everest - Sports and Tourism
   Canada and South Africa are not the only countries where tourism is closely linked with sport Ahead of Nepal’s Tourism Year of 2011, the Himalayan country is hoping to boost tourism and capitalise on the popularity of Everest Base Camp (Posted: 2010-03-05)
   
   
2. 2. Everest Trekking & The Military
   There’s something about Mount Everest (8,848 metres) that repeatedly attracts members of the military to its slopes No strangers to a challenge and hardship, soldiers have been testing themselves on the world’s highest mountain for decades (Posted: 2010-02-28)
   
   
3. 3. Everest Photography
   For many people, television and film images are their only window onto Mount Everest (8,848m) However, TV pictures rarely manage to capture and preserve for prosperity the unique majesty of the mountain (Posted: 2010-02-20)
   
   
4. 4. The Cultural Events of Bhutan – Festival Tours
   Seeing the best of a country once closed-off from the world, Bhutan tours can introduce you to a culture of vibrant colour, deep spirituality, and flourishing tradition Like any ancient nation, Bhutan has a host of sights and events to dazzle its visitors (Posted: 2010-02-11)
   
   
5. 5. The New Milestones of Mount Everest
   We all know that Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary were the first mountaineers to conquer Mount Everest (8,848 m), and many of us will have heard that Sir Ranulph Fiennes was the first British pensioner to make the summit in 2009 But there are always new records being set and new challenges being launched from Everest Base Camp (Posted: 2010-01-18)
   
   
6. 6. Everest Base Camp – a Spiritual High
   The Everest Base Camp Trek, through the soaring Himalayan mountain range, presents a (manageable) physical challenge, a psychological reward, and an uplifting experience to treasure for a lifetime Part of its appeal is that it taps into the innate human instinct of exploration and allows a reconnection to nature on a grand scale (Posted: 2010-01-17)
   
   
7. 7. Everest: A Base For Remarkable Stunts
   Remarkable things happen around Everest Base Camp It is more than a staging point for mountaineering expeditions; it is a popular trekking destination, a forum for important global issues, and a place where people test themselves and achieve monumental goals (Posted: 2009-12-26)
   
   
8. 8. What You Will See at Everest Base Camp
   Ever wondered what the world looks like from Everest Base Camp In the last sixty years only a few thousand people have been able to look down on the world from Everest’s peak, but access to the camp below is not restricted only to Sherpas and mountaineers with ambitions of reaching the summit (Posted: 2009-12-26)
   
   
9. 9. Everest Environmentalists
   It was almost inevitable that a high mountain like Mount Everest (8,848m) would become a high profile platform for environmental issues On December the 7th 2009, the UN Climate Change Conference will begin in Copenhagen, but green campaigns are already under way to put pressure on world leaders to curb greenhouse gas emissions (Posted: 2009-11-14)
   
   
10. 10. Mount Everest: A Base For Green Issues
    The world’s highest mountain has found itself at the centre of the global debate on the environment In recent years, mountaineers at Everest Base Camp have attracted criticism because of the accumulated high-altitude litter left by summit expeditions (Posted: 2009-11-13)
    
    
11. 11. Space Trek & Everest Trek: Astronaut Mountaineer
    Most people can only dream of seeing the earth from space; and reaching the summit of Mount Everest (8,848 metres) is a formidable challenge that fewer than 3,000 people have ever achieved In May 2009, American astronaut, Scott Parazynski became the first human to have done both (Posted: 2009-11-05)
    
    
12. 12. Mythical Bhutan
    Bhutan tours immerse you in a kingdom of fables, flying tigers and evil spirits – a Himalayan landscape where the power of deities, reincarnation, meditation and prayer are intrinsic to the national culture Bhutan is a country where evil spirits and mythical deities are as much a part of daily life as eating and drinking, and on Bhutan tours you'll also see the people wearing their national costume at work and home (Posted: 2009-10-29)
    
    
13. 13. Women on Top – Everest Summiteers
    For a long time Everest Trekking was seen as a male-dominated pursuit, with the majority of climbers to have made the peak being men But there are several notable female climbers who have successfully trekked from Everest Base Camp to the summit (Posted: 2009-10-14)
    
    
14. 14. The Everest Marathon
    The Everest Base Camp Trek is quite an undertaking, so can you imagine how athletes do it at running pace In November, the 13th Everest Marathon will take place and the trail from Namche Bazaar to Everest base camp will have running shoes pounding along it, rather than the usual hiking boots (Posted: 2009-10-13)
    
    
15. 15. Tailor Made Trekking
    There are many existing itineraries out there for trekking holidays and it can be difficult to choose between them If you want to do something a little different, some tour operators will create tailor made holidays and tours to accommodate people with individual requests (Posted: 2009-09-24)
    
    
16. 16. Kilimanjaro and Meru - An Introduction
    Kilimanjaro trekking in Tanzania is one of the most popular adventures for visitors to Africa Read about some of the sights you will see leading up to a Kilimanjaro climb and what you can expect from a Kilimanjaro trekking holiday (Posted: 2009-09-23)
    
    
17. 17. Kilimanjaro – Choose Your Route
    Climbing Kilimanjaro is a physically challenging endeavour, which is why reaching the summit is so satisfying Any difficulties experienced while Kilimanjaro trekking are usually related to inadequate acclimatisation, the pace of the trek, and the route that is taken up the mountain (Posted: 2009-09-23)
    
    
18. 18. Joanna Lumley & The Gurkhas Of Nepal
    Following the success of her high profile Gurkha Justice Campaign, Joanna Lumley went to Nepal in August for the first time She visited villages set in the Annapurna trekking region of astonishing mountains and valleys, and received a rapturous welcome (Posted: 2009-09-07)
    
    
19. 19. What You’ll See on the Annapurna Trek
    The Annapurna Circuit is a longstanding trekking route in the beautiful mountain landscape of western Nepal At a height of 8,091 metres, Annapurna is the tenth highest mountain in the world (Posted: 2009-08-18)
    
    
20. 20. Kathmandu: The Gateway to the Annapurna Circuit.
    The bustling capital of Kathmandu, which lies at the heart of the Himalaya, is both the start and the finish point for many visitors trekking the Annapurna circuit Once believed to be the inaccessible Shangri-La, the capital is the perfect base from which to start your Annapurna trek (Posted: 2009-08-14)
    
    
21. 21. Share a Holiday Adventure With Your Family
    Family treks are a great option for a family holiday with a difference, where the old and young can enjoy trekking and hill walking together There are a number of family adventure holidays created so different generations can explore the world’s most dramatic landscapes together (Posted: 2009-08-03)
    
    
22. 22. Introducing the Animals of the Annapurna Circuit
    Pika Most people haven’t heard of pikas, but these small critters are commonly spotted on the Annapurna Circuit A pika is similar in appearance to a chinchilla, albeit slightly smaller (Posted: 2009-05-17)
    
    
23. 23. Everest Base Camp: Brian Blessed’s Home From Home
    The actor Brian Blessed, with his bulky beard and booming voice, is probably the most recognisable person to have attempted to climb Mount Everest’s massive 8,848 metres He is no stranger to Everest base camp, having been part of three expeditions up the mountain (Posted: 2009-04-18)
    
    
24. 24. The Myth of Shangri-La
    Nepal and Tibet are now hugely popular destinations for trekking holidays (with the Annapurna Circuit and the Everest Base Camp trek reckoned as two of the best treks in the world) but it wasn’t always so The Himalaya, for a long time, remained the last blank on the map, an uncharted and unexplored land (Posted: 2009-04-06)
    
    
25. 25. Celebrating Inti Raymi at Machu Picchu
    If you’re thinking of attempting the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, but can’t decide on the time of year to attend, then why not team it up with the ancient Incan festival of Inti Raymi Machu Picchu was an important place for sun worship during the Incan era and as a civilization that held the sun in such high regard, you can imagine that for the Incas, winter was not a pleasant time of year (Posted: 2009-04-01)
    
    
26. 26. “Measuring Everest”: Q&A
    Anyone who has visited Everest base camp or who has an interest in the mountain will know that it stands at 8,848m Something fewer people know is when this figure was discovered and who was responsible for it (Posted: 2009-03-21)
    
    
27. 27. Three Sherpas of the Himalaya
    The Sherpa people of Nepal bear a name indelibly linked to the legacy of their mountain homeland For the 400 or so years that the Sherpa have lived amidst the Himalaya they have explored this fierce environment and taken part in the greatest feats achieved on the highest peaks on earth (Posted: 2009-03-06)
    
    
28. 28. The Annapurna Circuit – The Best Trek in the World?
    When the finest trekking holidays in the world are discussed, there are plenty of strong contenders The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, the legendary Tour du Mont Blanc, and the trek to Everest Base Camp are amongst the most famous walks in the world, but veteran walkers often point to another, perhaps lesser known trek as their personal highlight – the Annapurna Circuit (Posted: 2009-03-03)
    
    
29. 29. The Five Must See Sights of Bhutan
    ‘The Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon’ is a destination for those who truly want to travel off the beaten track Closed to outside visitors until 1974, trekking holidays and tours in Bhutan are becoming increasingly popular, but it is still relatively unknown compared to Nepal, Tibet and the other Himalayan nations (Posted: 2009-02-26)
    
    
30. 30. Five Heroes of Mountaineering
    Adventure holidays have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially where mountain trekking is concerned – routes such as the Inca Trail, Annapurna Circuit and Everest Base Camp have become some of the “do before you die” holiday experiences for the more adventurous traveller But while plenty of people enjoy going on trekking holidays to great mountain ranges, climbing the most difficult peaks is a far greater challenge (Posted: 2009-02-25)
    
    
31. 31. Conquering the Eight-thousanders – Everest, K2, And Beyond…
    There are fourteen mountains that present the ultimate challenge to the world’s most experienced climbers They are the so-called eight-thousanders, the fourteen mountains on Earth that are over eight thousand metres in height, all of them to be found in the Himalaya and the Karakoram mountain range (Posted: 2009-01-22)
    
    
32. 32. Why Take a Tailor Made Holiday in Bhutan?
    Bhutan, a country around the size of Switzerland that only opened its borders to tourism in the 70s, is a wonderful destination for a trekking holiday or cultural tour Bhutan tours can take in so much, from the memorable festivals, to the breathtaking mountain scenery and the friendly people, the country is really like no other (Posted: 2009-01-22)
    
    
33. 33. Top Five Family Experiences on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
    South America The Amazon River (Posted: 2009-01-19)
    
    
34. 34. The Most Challenging Trekking Holidays Around
    Trekking holidays offer adventure, a great atmosphere, exotic cultures and some outstanding views, all of which are making them an increasingly popular holiday option It’s a common misconception that you need to be incredibly fit to take one of these adventure holidays, and there are a number of shorter treks with easy acclimatisation to ensure that most people can enjoy them (Posted: 2009-01-19)
    
    
35. 35. The Discovery of Machu Picchu
    The discovery of Machu Picchu was actually the unintentional consequence of the search for Vilcabamba – a town established by the rebellious Inca Manco Capac II after Peru was invaded by the Spanish From this town, the remaining Incas would attack the Spanish settlers in Cusco for the following 36 years (Posted: 2008-12-17)
    
    
36. 36. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
    Thrusting up dramatically out of the Tanzanian grassland, Mount Kilimanjaro (5,892 m) is an unforgettable sight It is the highest mountain in Africa, making it one of the ‘Seven Summits’ that elite mountaineers often seek to climb (the seven highest mountains on the seven continents (Posted: 2008-12-06)
    
    
37. 37. 7 Strange Everest Facts
    What’s in a name Everest, previously known just as Peak XV, was confirmed to be the highest mountain in the world in 1856 (Posted: 2008-12-05)
    
    
38. 38. Annapurna Trekking Holidays
    The Annapurna mountains Commonly regarded as the most beautiful mountain range in the Himalayas, the Annapurna massif consists of six major peaks, including the towering majesty of Annapurna I, one of the fourteen peaks in the world that is over eight thousand meters high The main Annapurna trekking routes are rated as some of the best in the world by veteran hikers – they showcase the best scenery the Himalayas have to offer, from high alpine passes to rolling grasslands and traditional Nepalese villages, and offer a range of challenges for new and experienced trekkers alike (Posted: 2008-11-26)
    
    
39. 39. Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – What You Need to Know
    Machu Picchu, the so called “Lost City of the Incas”, has become a classic “see before you die” sight since it was rediscovered at the beginning of the 20th century by the American explorer Hiram Bingham It is an unforgettable place – a set of excellently preserved Inca ruins perched on top of a mountain in the middle of the Peruvian Andes (Posted: 2008-11-24)
    
    
40. 40. Staying Healthy on Your Trekking Holiday
    It may sound obvious, but a trekking holiday in distant lands is not made any easier by a lack of personal fitness Not only will it make the days physically exhausting (Kilimanjaro involves climbing 1,219m/4,000ft, and the Inca Trail’s final days include an ascent of 1,097m/3,600ft) but exhaustion is a risk factor towards altitude sickness (Posted: 2008-11-16)
    
    
41. 41. Nepal Trekking Holidays – The Five Best Treks
    Nepal trekking holidays have long been popular with avid trekkers, who come from all over the world to explore the spectacular Nepalese mountains The country enjoys the most dramatic part of the Himalayas, including the Annapurna mountain range and Mount Everest, and there are dozens of outstanding routes where you can go trekking in Nepal (Posted: 2008-11-02)
    
    
42. 42. 5 of the Most Famous Everest Expeditions
    Treks to Everest continue to captivate the imagination of climbers and walkers all around the world Ever since its discovery, hundreds of expeditions have been made to the world’s highest mountain (Posted: 2008-11-02)
    
    
43. 43. Trekking to Everest Base Camp
    A trek to Everest remains a dream for many, and achieving the summit of the highest mountain in the world will always be the ultimate prize for experienced mountaineers Standing at 8,848 metres above sea level, Everest defeated attempts from climbers for over thirty years until Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay made it to the top in 1953 (Posted: 2008-10-22)
    
    

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