You've fed them, clothed them, ferried them to parties, cleaned up after them and put a roof over their heads. Now, it's time to have a little fun.
Go on, be part of the growing number of Baby Boomers who are taking advantage of the strong Aussie dollar and treating themselves to an overseas experience.
Here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling:
Our Himalayan trekking guru, Lou Day had a great response to her Facebook Q&A session recently. Loads of Peregrine fans jumped on to ask their burning questions.
Here's a summary of what was discussed. If you have any further questions for Lou, just head to Twitter or Facebook to keep the conversation going.
Not many people can say they’ve spent two hours atop Mt Everest, watching a group of friends paraglide from the summit.
But one of our local leaders, Jangbu, did just that on 21 May, when he fulfilled a dream five years in the making.
Listen to this inspirational sherpa describe what it's like to climb Mt Everest for the first time. And find out how you can trek alongside him on a trip of your own.
Look familiar? It should. Paro Taktsang is Bhutan’s most famous monastery, and was the setting for Bruce Wayne’s ninja training in Batman Begins.
There’s a lot more to it than that, but as far as beginnings go, it’s a good place to start.
Commonly known as The Tiger’s Nest, this temple in western Bhutan boasts a pretty colourful history.
Paro Takstang – The Tiger’s Nest
Image of the week: Ama Dablam in Everest region, Nepal, by Ben Naden
Trip of the week: Everest Base Camp & Kala Patar
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Whether you’re en route to trek the Annapurna or just taking in some beautiful panoramas, if your Nepal adventure takes you west of Kathmandu, chances are you’ll spend a little time in the pretty lakeside town of Pokhara. Lucky you – it’s a great place to chill out, with out-of-this-world mountain views and a lively social scene. We asked our Himalaya Destination Manager Steve Wroe for his perfect Pokhara day.
Morning stroll
Steve Wroe, our Himalaya Destination Manager, gives you a rundown on how and what to pack for your trek:
When preparing to head off on a trek, packing is usually one of the last things we do. Despite having packed for trekking/outdoor trips countless times, I still rely on a packing method I learned from a world-renowned trekking guru. Of course lists are good, but what if you forget to put something on the list?
What sort of trek are we packing for?
Whether you're in the air or on the ground, Kathmandu provides some of the most breathtaking sights in Nepal. We asked our Nepal Destination Manager Steve Wroe for his top five tips on making the most of magical Kathmandu.
Delve into the heart of old town
On 21 May 2011 at 8am one of our local leaders Jangbu reached the summit of Mt Everest. Jangbu has been leading tours in Nepal for us for ten years and is the second Peregrine leader to summit Everest. We decided to quiz Jangbu on his climb to find out what it really takes to reach the top of the world…
How long have you wanted to summit Everest?
Climbing Everest was my dream since I started mountaineering in 2006.
The most common question we get asked by travellers interested in a trek in Nepal is: should I go to Annapurna or Everest? So here it is – our guide to which one you should choose for your next trekking adventure.
Of course it’s not an easy question to answer, as each experience is brilliant, so we’d say try both! But if you are short of time, and have to choose one, we have some pointers to help make your decision a little easier.
Image of the week: Mt Kailash, Tibet
Trip of the week: Kailash & Manasarovar Explorer
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The word ‘blog’ originated from the term ‘web log’ and was initially taken up only by those web savvy enough or with the funds to dedicate to the idea. Today, however, it’s easy. You don’t need to know anything about source code or HTML and you don’t need a cent. If you have the time and the motivation to write about anything you can easily set up your own blog.
Image of the week: Island Peak in Everest, Nepal, by Steve Wroe
Trip of the week: Island Peak, Everest & Gokyo
Do you like what you see? Then why not have a look at our Island Peak, Everest & Gokyo adventure. Island Peak (6189m), also known as Imja Tse, lies to the south of Mount Everest and is one of the most popular of the trekking peaks.
Was it you or the boys who decided on the Himalaya as your next family trip and when you first told them what was their initial reaction?
The boys were always wanting to go and see Everest. When I told them they were incredibly excited, and told some of their friends, whose families also came along.
When did you start your family training for the walking and what did the fitness regime consist of?
Leigh, our Social Media guru, recently made it to Machu Picchu after tackling the Inca Trail – a four-day trek through the lush, challenging Peruvian Andes. With fabulous views across varying scenery, high passes to test the legs and a stunning collection of Incan remains en route, it’s a trail that packs so much into its relatively short duration. So where else to trek if you’re short on time but long on adventure? Take a walk through our recommendations.
Walking the Great Wall
