Peter Lemon has been connected with Peregrine since 1983. A passionate photographer, he has travelled extensively in Nepal, Antarctica and endlessly in Africa ever since.
Without an ounce of overstatement, the landscapes, wilderness and wildlife on our Antarctic trips can often leave people lost for words. The immensity and the grandeur of the scenery and sheer quantity of the animal life can be overwhelming.
Erin Aldersea is our copywriter
Hiking in Greenland might mean leaving the warm comfort of your cruise ship but it's the perfect way to get up close to the rugged landscapes and get lost in a wild experience in this remote and pristine wilderness.
Here are a few hiking highlights not to be missed on a journey to East Greenland:
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?
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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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
Image of the week: High pass to Hidden Lake in Annapurna, Nepal, by Steve Wroe
Trip of the week: Annapurna's Holy Lakes & Glaciers
Do you like what you see? Then why not have a look at our Annapurna's Holy Lakes & Glaciers trip. A unique, connoisseur's trek to the high passes and glaciers of remotest Annapurna.
To a Mountain in Tibet, by Colin Thubron
A simple tale of a man travelling on foot to the sacred slopes of the holy mountain of Kailas in the western Himalaya, Thubron’s deceptively profound account is also an inner journey of remembrance and grief: for his recently deceased mother, and for other family members also departed.
