Activity Holidays for Singles: Why you should go it alone

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Going solo is the way forward – I’m convinced of it! You can do exactly what you want, when you want – without worrying about what anybody else thinks. So no wonder then that activity holidays for singles are all the rage.

Take a good stroll in the wilderness of the Himalayas. Image: Flickr/ pragmatopian

Perhaps the best thing about travelling solo is the freedom to choose your company. You’ll always be able to meet others in the same boat. And in such cases there’s no obligation; i.e you don’t HAVE to continue spending time with them if you don’t want to. It means you can decide when you want to be alone and when you don’t.

And there’s so many places to go, here’s just a few:

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Mount Everest Gear: Packing for Base Camp Trekking

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So, you’ve booked the plane tickets, planned your approach to Mount Everest and put in the days of training required. What will undoubtedly be the trip of a lifetime will soon be underway, all that’s left for you to do is gear up and pack. And this is a task that should definitely not be underestimated.

Gear up for the trip of a lifetime. Image: Flickr/ Kyle Taylor, Dream It. Do It. World Tour

There is a very fine line between being prepared and over-packing, and when you’re at 5000 feet every superfluous item will feel like a 15lb dumb bell in you back pack.

When packing for an Everest base camp trek, you will need everything you carry to be as useful as a Swiss army knife (and actually that’s not a bad piece of kit to bring too). But probably your most important purchase is the backpack itself. A badly fitting or poorly made pack will weigh you down and make every step a trial.

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Inca History and Culture: Learning about Peru

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Leaving a legacy behind of bewildering manmade structures and an enduring culture, the Incas were undoubtedly an intriguing and mystifying empire.

You can trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Image: Flickr/ Ianz

Springing up in the Peruvian highlands in the 13th century, the mighty civilization gradually took over many parts of western South America, particularly around the Andes.

But its heart remains in its homeland of Peru. Head here today and the remnants of its past lie at its fore, from the Quecha-speaking locals of Cusco to the stalwart ancient wonder of Machu Picchu.

And while this South American beauty is awash with adventure sports, it’s also a formidable centre of Inca culture and history. Here’s our guide to the best Inca sites in Peru…

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Top 10 Treks in Nepal: the best routes in the Himalayas

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For any true mountain lover, trekking in the Himalayas in nothing less than a rite of passage: the ultimate trekking destination. Each year, thousands of trekkers and mountaineers make their way to Nepal to see its awe-inspiring mountains first-hand and to immerse themselves in this sacred and culturally diverse land.

Trekking in Nepal. Image: Flickr/mckaysavage

Nepal is blessed with a rich and demanding landscape of lush green forests, high shining mountains, hilly foot trails, and beautiful lakes and springs. With such an abundance of trekking holidays on offer, it can be difficult to know where to start when planning a trip to Nepal.

This guide hopes to help point you in the direction so that you can find the trek best suited to you. Trekking in Nepal may be a once in a lifetime holiday, so we want to make sure you get it right, right  from the beginning….

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