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Ride the Himalayas: Exploring Zanskar’s Hidden Mountain Bike Routes in Ladakh

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

Adventure Access Climate Action Partnership with Tomorrow’s Air

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

True Bhutanese Immersion through a Hot Stone Bath

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
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What makes a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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

What’s the Key to Real Adventure?

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

Traveling the World of Travertine

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
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Introducing Lijiang, Yunnan – A new, carefully crafted tour

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

Where do we go now?

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

How Adventurous Do I Need to be for The Tibetan Plateau?

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

The Tibet Travel Permit and Eastern Tibet

  The Tibetan Plateau, known as the “Roof of the World” stretches from Northern India to the middle of China. Also included are countries like Nepal and Bhutan. With so many choices, where is the best place to visit? In… Read more

Packing for a Winter Trip to the Himalayas or the Tibetan Plateau

  For starters, it is a good idea to check out our post about traveling to Tibet in Winter. This will give you a basic idea of what to expect and how to best be prepared before jumping into the… Read more

Traveling to Tibet in Winter

  When planning a trip to the roof of the world, many people start by asking, “When is the best time of year to travel?” To best answer this question, we have to start with the goals and motivations for… Read more