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Guide to Trekking to Everest Base Camp - Part 2: On Trek
In Part 1 of our our Guide to Trekking to Everest Base Camp we looked at how to prepare for the trek before you fly out, in Part 2 we'll tell you all about the route, accommodation, food and drink, how to stay healthy and how to trek responsibly. In fact, everything you need to know to successfully complete one of the world's most iconic treks.... Read more
Uzbekistan - Top 10 Travel Essentials
Our intrepid Operations Manager, Harry, travelled to Uzbekistan in November 2021 to review our Silk Road to Samarkand cultural tour as the country re-opened to visitors. ... Read more
Our top five reasons to visit Patagonia
At the southernmost end of the Americas lies Patagonia - an adventure playground on a grand scale and one of the best, and most accessible walking destinations. Here's why we think it should be high on your travel wishlist.... Read more
Top Reasons to Visit Morocco
Only a few hours flying time from the UK, with year-round travel opportunities, Morocco makes for a highly accessible destination. Yet for somewhere so close to home, it’s remarkably different.... Read more
Our Top Ten Travel Tips for Nepal
Nepal is one of our very favourite destinations. Almost everyone who works at Mountain Kingdoms has been to Nepal at least once. Our Operations Manager Niki, holds the record with over 15 trips and our MD, Steve Berry, is our most recent Nepal traveller having visited just last November. ... Read more
Trekking Guide to the Everest Region
Known also as the Solo Khumbu, the towering mountains of the Everest region are unrivalled in their sheer scale and majesty. Most routes in the Everest region lead to Everest Base Camp, however there are side trails to explore and more remote paths to discover as well as challenging trekking peaks to climb. ... Read more
A Kit List for a trek to Everest Base Camp
One of the questions we most commonly get asked from clients who are planning a trek to Everest Base Camp is what do I need to pack? In reply, here's a comprehensive clothing and equipment kit list for the trek, together with some helpful information and advice.... Read more
Choosing the right holiday in Nepal
If you know you want to go to Nepal but aren’t sure where to go, how long to stay or what to do once you get there, here are the essential things to consider when choosing the right holiday for you in Nepal.... Read more
Celebrating the National Parks of North America
Yellowstone National Park celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2022. it was created to preserve and protect Yellowstone’s unique beauty, geology, wildlife and cultural heritage for future generations. ... Read more
How to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro
The highest mountain in Africa at 5,895m, Kilimanjaro is one of the great trekking peak challenges. Despite its imposing height it is an achievable and exhilarating objective when tackled in the right way. Mountain Kingdoms team members Seraphina and Harry have both successfully made it to the top on our Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Route and here they share their top tips for becoming a Kilimanjaro summiteer.... Read more