by Gator | Apr 9, 2019 | Annapurna Circuit, Backpacking, Destinations, Nepal, Travel Tips
Gator, Nuthin and Merci at Tilicho Lake To those who are intrigued by mountains the Himalayas are the holy grail. To walk on them is the experience of a lifetime. The Annapurna Circuit is one of the most accessible long-distance treks in Nepal that can be done without... 
by Gator | Apr 12, 2019 | Destinations, Nepal, Travel Tips
Phewa Lake in Pokhara, Nepal With over 300 options on TripAdvisor picking a restaurant in Pokhara can be a daunting task. To further complicate things, almost every restaurant claims to be a Nepali, Italian, Indian, European, Vegan-Friendly, Vegetarian, Pizza, Burger,... 
by Gator | Apr 8, 2019 | Destinations, La Tomatina, Spain, Travel Tips
La Tomatina is the world’s largest food fight, which occurs on the last Wednesday in August almost every year since 1945. It takes place in the small town of Bunol, Spain. One hundred and fifty tons of overripe tomatoes are loaded into industrial-sized trucks and then... 
by Gator | Aug 6, 2018 | Backpacking, Destinations, Haute Route, Switzerland
The night before, we scouted the trail leading out of Trient to prevent another morning of getting lost. Up and away we ascended steeply. We had plenty of company with backpackers hiking the Tour de Mont Blanc. The TMB is a similar trail that circles Mount Blanc and... 
by Gator | Aug 8, 2018 | Backpacking, Destinations, Haute Route, Switzerland
Today’s hike was supposed to be easy. Only an estimated four hours and most of the terrain was downhill. This was a relief because our bodies were still getting used to walking so many miles a day. We needed the rest. As we left the hotel we descended a few steep...
