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Travel Guides

Two kinds of guides live here: deep destination guides (the full write-up for a single place) and thematic guides that apply no matter where you're going — packing, budgeting, safety, visas.

📍 Nepal
Destination guide

Nepal: Trekking & Culture

Everest Base Camp, Annapurna, realistic costs and itinerary.

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📍 Morocco
Destination guide

Morocco: Sahara & Atlas

A realistic 10-day route from Marrakech to the desert.

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📍 Peru
Destination guide

Peru: Beyond Machu Picchu

Alternative treks, altitude tips and permit timing.

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🎒 Packing
Thematic guide

The High-Altitude Trekking Packing List

What actually matters above 4,000m, built from three eight-thousanders.

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💰 Budget
Thematic guide

How to Budget for a Trip

Real numbers, by region, with the hidden costs first-time budgeters miss.

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🛂 Visas
Thematic guide

Visa Basics for Frequent Travelers

Guide in progress.

📋 Planning
Thematic guide

How to Plan a Trip From Scratch

The complete step-by-step framework, from first constraint to week-before checklist.

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Terraced hill village in the Nepal Himalaya foothills
Destination guide

Nepal Travel Guide: The Deep Dive

Everything I wish I knew before my first trip — permits, acclimatization, a 16-day itinerary.

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Spice stalls in a Marrakech souk
Destination guide

Morocco Travel Guide: The Deep Dive

The complete itinerary, real costs, and a sample 10-day route.

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Plaza Mayor in Lima
Destination guide

Peru Travel Guide: Beyond Machu Picchu

Cusco acclimatization, Inca Trail permits, alternative treks and a 14-day itinerary.

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