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Trek through the gorgeous Andes and visit the world-famous Machu Picchu!

Gorilla treks vary in difficulty. At minimum, you must be able to hike an uneven trail in the mountains for 30 minutes each way. That said, most gorilla treks last longer (up to eight hours in total) and involve tricky terrain. Here's all you need to know.

You need to be fit and healthy to trek to Everest Base Camp safely. We encourage everyone keen to trek in the Himalayas to first visit a doctor to discuss their health as well as the potential dangers of high-altitude trekking. Forewarned is forearmed.

The Bhutanese love spicy foods as well as meat dishes and hearty stews. Here are three traditional Bhutanese dishes everyone must try, along with variations on each for those with different tastebuds or diets.

You need to be fit and healthy to trek the Inca Trail safely. We strongly encourage anyone keen to do this adventure in the Andes to visit a doctor beforehand to discuss their health as well as the inherent dangers of high-altitude trekking.

You need to be fit and healthy to climb Kilimanjaro safely. We strongly encourage anyone keen to climb Africa's highest peak to visit a doctor beforehand to discuss their health as well as the inherent dangers of high-altitude trekking.

Chimps live in various parts of Equatorial Africa. There are several countries you can visit to see chimps living in the wild, but we advise you to head to Rwanda, Uganda or Tanzania for a safe and memorable chimpanzee trek!

The hike from Namche Bazaar to the Sherpa villages of Khunde and Khumjung is a scenic loop that will not only help you to acclimatise but also take you into the quieter, less touristy Green Valley. The villages' monasteries are particular must-sees.

There are plenty of rewarding things for you to see and do when spending a day or two acclimatising in Namche Bazaar on the Everest Bae Camp trek. Here are our top recommendations.