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The air thins as you and your bike approach the crest of Kyupa La. At 4,400 meters, every breath feels earned. Ahead, the trail beneath you unravels like a ribbon across scree slopes and ridgelines, plunging toward a valley where… Read more

Inspired by nature and in recognition of travel’s opportunity to help when it comes to our climate, Adventure Access is joining Tomorrow’s Air, supporting climate action education and accelerating the development of carbon removal with permanent storage. We learned that… Read more

Nestled in the midst of the dizzying streets of Kathmandu is the most well known Stupa in the city. Each day, multitudes of people encircle the shrine in hopes of having their wishes fulfilled or to gain power from spiritual… Read more

Somehow my first experience in Bhutan did not include a hot stone bath. That was a huge mistake! Why no one encouraged me to visit an old Bhutanese homestead and experience a hot stone bath is a mystery. I saw… Read more

With China’s long history, rich culture, and environmental regions as amazing as the Tibetan  Plateau, it is no wonder that there are 56 sites in China listed on the World Heritage List.  According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and… Read more

If you’ve ever seen a documentary about climbing Mount Everest, you have probably seen Sherpas leading expedition teams to make offerings around a monument of stones and prayer flags near basecamp as they set off to climb.     Tibetan Buddhism… Read more

The Sherpa are one of many ethnic Tibetan groups found throughout the Himalayas. Many Sherpas live in Nepal but they can also be found in China and India. The Tibetan meaning of Sherpa can be derived from the two words… Read more

One of our own, Doris, recently traveled to Lijiang. This is a destination she has been before and by her own admission, it had very little impact on her. Here is an article she wrote about her recent experience in… Read more

UNESCO Travertine Formations are Few and Far Between We’ve explored and guided in and around Songpan for a long time now. One of our favorite characteristics of the Songpan region is the vast collection of travertine and karst formations. It… Read more

Lijiang, a city at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, is famous for its nature, culture and history. It is also the location of our newest, carefully crafted series of tours. We’ve partnered with a local Tibetan and… Read more

It’s a big world out there. Where do you even begin as you consider stepping out of your door? Start by determining your key motivations. Not everyone travels for the same reason and different kinds of travel achieve different goals… Read more

The Tibetan Plateau, though known as the Roof of the World, can be enjoyed by people of all ages, abilities, and skill levels. You don’t have to join an expedition to the summit of Everest to experience the plateau. Opportunities… Read more