It was about a man who wrote travel books for people who hated to leave home. He looked for the most comfortable, least threatening hotels and restaurants all over the world so that he'd never know that he was in Paris or Katmandu because everywhere felt like the Holiday Inn. Well, The Savvy Traveler's Carmen Delzell is the exact opposite kind of traveler. She sent us this postcard. Newcomers to the region quickly learn the rules of the trek.
Yaks have the right of way.
The rules, hardships and rewards of Everest. How to choose the right summercamp for your kids. We stop by to gawk during next week's edition of The Savvy Traveler. For tapes of the show If you want your very own copy of The Savvy Traveler, order an audio cassette. The Savvy Traveler newsletter is now available.