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Trekking into the long-forbidden Kingdom of Mustang

A new road to Upper Mustang is near completion, meaning things in the region will change dramatically. Here's why now is the time to visit.

On the couch with Margie Thomas: Nepal’s Upper Mustang

One of the last places on earth to find untouched Tibetan Buddhist culture is in Upper Mustang. Here’s why this region and its people hold a special place in Margie’s heart.

Braving the snows of Mount Kilimanjaro

Climate change may be melting the icy crown of Africa’s highest peak, but that doesn’t mean the mountain never feels freezing temperatures.

Traveller stories: the world's southernmost hike

Completing the Dientes Circuit on Navarino Island in Chilean Patagonia proved to be a magical adventure for this fellow traveller.

Los Dientes de Navarino circuit

10 lesser-known hiking trails that avoid the crowds

Steer away from the crowds and find your own pocket of solitude in nature. Discover 10 'off-the-map' trails you’ve probably never heard of but should be on your adventure list

Standing at 5400 metres | Pamela Lynch

In Hillary’s footsteps: my Everest Base Camp journey

Every step closer to Everest Base Camp she’d continually ask herself, ‘How the hell did I get here?’ To stand more than 5000 metres high, with the Himalayas towering around over her, this trek became her most exhilarating and rewarding experience.

Hikers at Drakensberg Mountains | Gesine Cheung

15 reasons why wilderness walking is good for you

Smarter, healthier and a stress reliever? Sign me up! Slip into a pair of hiking shoes and embark on a wilderness walk to better connect with nature and improve your well-being.

Trek in the stunning Everest region | Dave Banks

Everest Base Camp Trek FAQs

Planning on trekking to the base of the world's tallest mountain? Here is a great starting point. Find answers to our most frequently asked questions on the EBC.

On the couch with Jon Muir, Australian adventurer and explorer

Jon Muir has pushed the boundaries of what's humanly possible throughout his career as an adventurer, so what has decades of exploration taught him?

Lamayuru Monastery, Leh | Garry Weare

Why I fell in love with the Indian Himalaya

We sat down with Himalaya trekking legend and Lonely Planet author, Garry Weare to delve into his life-long passion for the Indian Himalaya.

A surprise wedding in the heart of the Annapurnas

Forget the chapel, who's for an impromptu wedding with a backdrop of the spectacular Himalayas in Nepal?

3 yoga exercises to prepare you for a trek

Incorporate yoga in the lead up to your trek – these exercises can build strength in the legs and mental resilience for the days in altitude.

Trekking the foothills of Nepal | Lachlan Gardiner

The Best “out there” treks in the world

Avoid the crowds and seek out these lesser-visited places and trails. These far-flung hiking adventures are arguably the best remote treks in the world.

A trekker and guide pose in front of lake Om Tsho on the Bhutan Snowman Trek | Matt Brazier

The Snowman Trek: My Bhutan Trekking Dream Come True

What it's like taking on one of the Himalaya's toughest treks? A World Expeditions traveller shares his adventures crossing Bhutan's 11 passes over 4500m.