Heading to Disneyland Paris is meant to be a magical experience for parents and children alike. A chance to fulfil childhood fantasies and indulge your imagination. However, it can also turn into a house of horrors with long lines, unruly crowds, and expensive food and drink. There’s a number of …
Read More »How To Tame A Yak On Everest Base Camp Trek Day Ten
Yak attack Daisy and Kat cautiously inch their way up the dusty Himalayan track, nervously eying the yak which has taken a sudden interest in them. Roused from munching happily on the grass verge above by the sound of chattering voices it is now stalking them. It plods slowly up …
Read More »How To Have Tons Of Fun In 24 Hours In Poznan
Poznan is a compact university town in the north of Poland roughly equidistant between Berlin and Warsaw. It has a pretty Old Town which boasts a delightful Christmas market and is an ideal day trip from either city. It also has great nightlife so ideally you want to book an …
Read More »Coming Down From An High – Everest Base Camp Trek Day Nine
Yak caravan We are wedged into the side of the mountain giving the yak train a wide berth. It’s a caravan of yaks that herds trekkers’ bags from village to village throughout the Himalayas. Fair warning is the sound of their bells gently tinkling and warning you of their arrival. …
Read More »Is This What Dreams Are Made Of? Everest Base Camp Trek Day Eight
Tears well up in my eyes, my throat feels constricted and I’m struggling to catch my breath. I feel like I’m about to have a panic attack and I’ve barely been walking five minutes. I turn to the guide sobbing and am ushered on to a rock to catch my …
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