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What Summit Day on Kilimanjaro is like
Summit Day is always the toughest when it comes to mountain trekking. On Kilimanjaro, Summit Day actually starts at night, because we leave camp at around midnight. However, unlike...

Is it safe to climb Aconcagua?
Climbing Aconcagua is one of the toughest challenges there is (as well as one of the most incredible). One of the Seven Summits, Aconcagua is the highest mountain in...

How much it costs to climb Mount Elbrus
When you’re planning the trip of a lifetime, you need to know exactly what it will cost you. And when you’re planning an expedition, that’s even more important. Between...

Is it safe to climb Mount Elbrus?
At 5,642m high, Mount Elbrus is a serious mountain. The highest peak in Europe and one of the Seven Summits, Elbrus is a proper challenge and not one to...

How much it costs to trek to Mera Peak
One of the first things we all think about when planning a big trip is how much it’s going to cost. We need time to budget, time to save,...

How long it takes to climb Island Peak
The trek to the summit of Island Peak is one mighty challenge. Often used as a preparation peak by the mountaineers who go on to summit Everest, Island Peak...

The Ultimate Guide to Everest Base Camp
The trek to Everest Base Camp is one of the most beautiful expeditions in the world. Hiking in the foothills of the Himalayas is an incredible experience, and you’ll...

What is the food like on the Everest Base Camp (and Island Peak) Trek?
One of the best things about trekking holidays is the fact you need to keep your calorie intake nice and high. When you’re spending the whole day hiking, you...

The ultimate guide to trekking Machu Picchu
It’s one of the wonders of the world that’s on everyone’s bucket list. But if you’re thinking about going to trek Machu Picchu, you’ve probably got a lot of...

Is it safe to trek to Machu Picchu?
Generally speaking, it is very safe to trek to Machu Picchu. That said, there are some precautions you can take to ensure the safest possible visit (which, in fact,...

The ultimate Machu Picchu packing list
So, you’re all signed up and ready to head to Machu Picchu! Our expedition is an absolute beauty – you’ll see parts of the Peruvian Andes that other treks...

How to cope with altitude on Machu Picchu
Oddly enough, the trek to Machu Picchu is one of the few expeditions that starts at a higher altitude than the one where it ends! Cusco, the city where...

The ultimate guide to climbing Kilimanjaro
If you’re planning an expedition to climb Kilimanjaro (or are just thinking about it) you’ll likely have a lot of questions about what to expect. And that’s not surprising!...

How long does it take to trek to K2 Base Camp?
If you’re after an expedition that’s really special, K2 Base Camp is definitively one to consider. One of the most remote adventures in the world, the trek to the...

How to acclimatise properly on high altitude treks
If you’re heading off on an expedition from Ireland or the UK, you’re probably curious about how you’ll cope at altitude. Altitude sickness is definitely something to take seriously....

How long does it take to trek Annapurna Base Camp?
The trek to Annapurna Base Camp is one of the most beautiful expeditions in the world. Weaving through forests, on riverside trails and past epic waterfalls, this trek is...

5 facts about Everest Base Camp
Mount Everest is possibly the most famous mountain in the world. But while we all know about the earth’s highest point, what do we know about Everest Base Camp?...

How much it costs to trek to Annapurna Base Camp
Whenever we’re planning a big trip, the budget is likely one of the first things we think about. No one needs a nasty surprise late in the game, like...