2 articles
8 April 2026
chinaLhasa Travel Guide: Potala Palace, Permits, and Altitude Sickness
Lhasa is one of the most remote capital cities in the world, sitting at 3,650 metres on the Tibetan Plateau. Getting there requires special permits and a body that can handle thin air. Here's what to know before you go.
Henrik Vinter
3 February 2026
nepalNepal Trekking for Beginners: Annapurna vs Everest Base Camp
Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna treks are genuinely extraordinary, but they are not equivalent experiences. The decision comes down to what you want from two weeks in Nepal: a pilgrimage to the world's highest mountain, or a more varied topographic and cultural introduction to high-altitude trekking. Both require 12–16 days and cardiovascular fitness rather than technical skill. Neither will be easy above 4,000m, but the Everest trek loads more altitude challenge into a shorter timeframe, while the Annapurna options spread the climb more gradually and offer sharper landscape transitions.
Henrik Vinter