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Everest Base Camp Trek-Best View Of Everest-Kala Patthar-5643 Meters
Everest Base Camp Trek-Best View Of Everest-Kala Patthar-5643 Meters
Exhausting, especially after a roundtrip trek to Everest Base Camp the previous day, a hike up Kala Patthar could be the real highlight of your EBC adventure. This was my second EBC trek in four years so I was familiar with the challenge of walking to base camp, then turning around back to Gorakshep for a night's rest before trekking up Kala Patthar. As much as I love the mountains and the challenge, I'm not particularly fond of walking in the dark, which is what is required should you desire to make it to the top for sunrise. It's all of course worth it once you're up there, staring at the highest mountains on the planet and the expanse of the Khumbu Valley. Ama Dablam peak literally looks like a painting with it's surrounding backdrop. I've met people who were too tired to climb Kala Patthar after the long day to reach Everest Base Camp. It's a shame because this really is the highlight of the trek, at the least, equal to reaching EBC. Please give the video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it and subscribe to the podcast and watch more videos from East, Southeast, and South Asia. Support the podcast by becoming a patron! Patrons get access to exclusive content and help with production and travel expenses. Visit my Patreon page to learn more:https://www.patreon.com/FarEastTravels
Hanoi, Vietnam-How To Avoid Tourist Scams And Overcharging
Hanoi, Vietnam-How To Avoid Tourist Scams And Overcharging
I love Hanoi! It's one of my favorite cities in Southeast Asia. The Old Quarter, French Quarter, and Hoan Kiem Lake hold some of the most charm, intrigue, and atmosphere in the whole region. But being overcharged or taken on a scam can taint your stay so I put this video together on my last visit in order to help you be prepared.Actually many of these incidents don't usually involve big dollars but no one wants to be taken no matter how little it is. Sometimes the baguette ladies will try to charge you double, which is usually only 5000VND more or 20 cents but it's still double what you should be paying! As I said in the video most of these people are misguided or desperate and are often only trying to make some quick money to put food on the table. One other scam I did not include in the video are massage places that give you a price but then subsequently charge ridiculous fees for ad ons that feel like freebies, like water or tea. If you do a search on Trip Advisor or other platforms there are trustworthy places in Hanoi. Mostly it's just common sense and being very clear how much something costs and in what currency. I've been to Vietnam 4 times in the last two years and it's just something I naturally do when I'm there. Most often hotels and tour companies will always quote you a price in US dollars so I automatically ask them to give me the price in VND. That way you can check the conversion rate before you agree to anything.
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Hanoi, Vietnam-How To Avoid Tourist Scams And Overcharging
Hanoi, Vietnam-How To Avoid Tourist Scams And Overcharging
I love Hanoi! It's one of my favorite cities in Southeast Asia. The Old Quarter, French Quarter, and Hoan Kiem Lake hold some of the most charm, intrigue, and atmosphere in the whole region. But being overcharged or taken on a scam can taint your stay so I put this video together on my last visit in order to help you be prepared.Actually many of these incidents don't usually involve big dollars but no one wants to be taken no matter how little it is. Sometimes the baguette ladies will try to charge you double, which is usually only 5000VND more or 20 cents but it's still double what you should be paying! As I said in the video most of these people are misguided or desperate and are often only trying to make some quick money to put food on the table. One other scam I did not include in the video are massage places that give you a price but then subsequently charge ridiculous fees for ad ons that feel like freebies, like water or tea. If you do a search on Trip Advisor or other platforms there are trustworthy places in Hanoi. Mostly it's just common sense and being very clear how much something costs and in what currency. I've been to Vietnam 4 times in the last two years and it's just something I naturally do when I'm there. Most often hotels and tour companies will always quote you a price in US dollars so I automatically ask them to give me the price in VND. That way you can check the conversion rate before you agree to anything.
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Annapurna Base Camp Ultimate Trekking Adventure Video Podcast Part II
Annapurna Base Camp Ultimate Trekking Adventure Video Podcast Part II
This was a completely fulfilling experience for me! On a fast trek to the Annapurna Massif and lucking out with clear skies on sunrise day, it was spectacular. Seeing how Dave and Martin enjoyed the trekking experience, the local culture, and getting their first look at the Himalaya was really rewarding for me. This trek for most people is probably best as a 7 day rather than 6. Was fantastic to finish up with some lovely mild weather and sunny skies on the way out. The shortest trek I've ever been on in Nepal but highly stimulating and rewarding.
Get exclusive content, live chat, behind the scenes, messaging and more by becoming a patron! Check out my Patreon page here:https://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravelMy partners and I are now booking Annapurna Base Camp Treks for spring and fall 2019! Visit our website now and message us with any questions:https://explorehimalayan.comI'm also leading a small group trek to Everest Base Camp September 15th. Message me for details!Special thanks to my trekking partners Martin Fisher and David Custer for being apart of this video. As well as my Explore Himalayan/SacredTrekking partners Shanker Bhatta and Derek Cowan.Music Credits: Darkening Developments by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100267Artist: http://incompetech.com/
