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Photography Tour Lhasa, Tibet October 23-31, 2013
Tibet....even in the 21st century the word “Tibet” conjures up thoughts of mystery, seclusion and adventure. Lhasa is Tibet’s largest and most famous city. It's filled with dozens of monasteries and temples that attract Buddhist pilgrims from across the Himalayas. Sitting at an elevation of 3500 meters, Lhasa is the heart and soul of Tibetan culture. We will be there this October and would love you to join us to witness and explore the sights and sounds of this fascinating city. The journey will begin in the city of Chengdu, located in south west China, on October 23. Following a night in a smart, centrally located hotel we fly to Lhasa and spend 3 days exploring the city's many monasteries, and photographing the amazing Barkhor region located in Old Lhasa. We will see thousands of Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims, wander around the former homes of past Dalai Lamas, and experience the uniqueness of Tibetan culture up close and personal. After our time in Lhasa we take a day trip to Nam Tso lake, one of the most pristine and beautiful lakes in Tibet, with turquoise-coloured waters and surrounding snow-capped peaks that rise to nearly 6000 meters. The following day we will travel...
Travels with a Wrap
Filmmaker and yoga instructor Jodi Smith shares her adventures with what is probably our most travelled travel wrap. I am rarely in one place. If I'm not making a film I'm teaching yoga or travelling to experience the unusual and inspiring. After my NZ passport and APEC travel card, my Khunu Travel Wrap is THE best travel item I own. From the deep interior of South American jungles to the busy streets of London - it travels with me everywhere. Ironically, my love affair with the wrap began miles from the Tibetan plateau, in the jungles of Guyana. Two years ago I was filming a documentary there, living in simple conditions for nearly a month with little to no creature comforts. In the intense humidity of the jungle I discarded my sleeping bag, which I found too hot and not breathable for the 30 degree + nights sleeping in my hammock, and replaced it with the wrap, which did an excellent job protecting me from the humidity and provided great ventilation. Although by the end of the month I had developed a strong attachment to the wrap, true love doesn't come easy to me, and it took a bus journey...
Climbing for a Cause
Khunu ambassador Stefen Chow climbing Mount Everest. In 2005 when Khunu ambassador Stefen Chow summited Mount Everest, he relied on the help of Sherpas from remote Himalayan villages to ferry heavy loads of equipment during his ascent. Sherpas (and yaks) form the backbone of many Himalayan expeditions, with the Sherpas taking huge risks to help climbers reach the summit. In recognition of the valuable contribution Sherpas make, and in response to the limited education facilities available in their local villages, a team of climbers from Singapore, including Stefen Chow, established The Singapore Mountaineers’ Education Fund in 2005. The Fund currently supports six Sherpa children studying in Kathmandu, and hopes to raise enough money to help pay some of these students' university tuition. Mingma Dorjee was the fund's first recipient. Please help Khunu support this cause that is very dear to our hearts. As a company that works with yak herders on the Tibetan plateau, we know first-hand how poor educational standards can restrain the development of young talent in remote areas and prevent people from achieving a better life. From 21 March, 2013, Khunu will donate 25¢ per new Facebook “like” to the Singapore Mountaineers’ Education Fund. One “like” represents...
Undressing Everest
To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary conquering Mount Everest we wanted to take a minute
