Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Lose
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Another month of friends, food, and adventure in Los Angeles. My heart is bursting with gratitude for these past four weeks spent with fabulous people. Continue reading
Tag Archives: AsHerWorldTurns
Why I Did Not Go to Bhutan
I desperately wanted to visit Bhutan on my RTW trip, but it didn’t happen. Find out why I made this decision and why it’s still on my bucket list. Continue reading
RECAP: Nepal
Want to plan your own trip to Nepal? Here’s a list of every post written about my time in this beautiful country. Click away! Continue reading
Expense Report: Nepal
You could live like a king in Nepal for $40 a day. My trekking costs inflate that number, but I’d still consider Nepal a high value destination. Continue reading
Celebrating Diwali in Nagarkot
I spend my last nights in Nepal in the mountain village of Nagarkot, coincidentally during the Festival of Lights. I’m delighted to watch a local dance troop perform at sunset. Continue reading
VIDEO: Trekking Everest Base Camp
Prayer flags, swinging bridges, yak trains — check out the action in this video of my Everest trek. Plus thoughts on last week’s Everest tragedy. Continue reading
Everest Day 9: Base Camp & Kala Pattar!
Victory is mine! Details of the final leg to Everest Base Camp and viewing point at Kala Pattar, a breathtaking 18,500 feet above sea level. Continue reading
Everest Day 7 & 8: Trudging to Gorek Shep
It’s getting rough. I’ve lost my appetite and have trouble sleeping. But the views keep me going and I push on to the last two villages before Base Camp. Continue reading
Blood Moon at Griffith Observatory
Looking for the best place in Los Angeles to check out a lunar or celestial phenomenon? The Griffith Observatory is your best bet… although there might be a thousand other people with the same idea. Continue reading
Everest Day 5 & 6: Gaining Altitude
The scenery en route to Dingboche is as impressive as ever, but my body begins to feel the effects of altitude during our rest day hike. Continue reading