The Basic Information Distance: 75 miles round trip Starting Elevation: Lukla (elevation 9,383 feet) Maximum Elevation: Kala Patthar (18,514 feet) Base Camp Elevation: 17,598 feet (5,364 meters) Time Required for Trek: 11-12 days (ours was 12 days, with 9 going up and 3 coming down) Acclimatization Days: 3-4 (4 for us). Average high temps: 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit. […]
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All about visiting the largest of the Aran Islands off the coast of County Galway: Inis Mor. It is the home of Dun Aengus, the town of Kilronan, and much more.
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The English occupied Ireland for 800 years (well, actually they still occupy a part of it, but that is another story). Obviously, that had a huge impact on Ireland’s development. It will also impact what you see and experience on your trip to Ireland.
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Everything you need to know to visit one of the most impressive and remote places you’ll ever go.
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The Rock of Cashel is one of the more impressive ruins you will see anywhere. In this episode I will attempt to place it in context, so you can better appreciate it. There will also be some thoughts on how to approach photographing it during your visit.
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For many, going to Machu Picchu is a dream trip. It was for us. The idea of a lost city on a mountain in the clouds just seems too cool for words. And it is. But getting there is tricky. You cannot just fly there, there will be at least […]
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I take packing light fairly seriously. I never check a bag, even on trips of two weeks or more. I’ve been to Peru with nothing more than a small photo backpack. I know that sounds braggy, and I’m sorry for that, but I need to show you right up front […]
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I want to give you one simple method that will take you from dreaming about a trip of a lifetime to actually making it happen. First, I want to talk about making good whiskey. Bear with me because this will actually have some application to what I just mentioned. When […]
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The Potato Famine was one of the seminal events in Irish history. You might be surprised to learn that it still has impacts on what you see in Ireland today as we tour around the west coast. Listen as Jim Hamel bores you with details of this calamity.
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