Offline maps & GPS: what actually works in Nepal
GPX layers, OpenStreetMap, and why your phone is a backup—not a substitute for a guide.
Journal
Practical writing for travellers who read the footnotes.
Helicopter evacuation & travel insurance in the Himalaya
Reading the fine print: altitude limits, hiking exclusions, and how to brief your insurer before you fly.
Where to trek during monsoon (and where not to)
Rain-shadow routes, leech management, and why August can still be magical in Mustang.