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Everest Base Camp Trek Without a Porter (I struggled) | act two
We are trekking to Everest Base Camp, but with a bit of a twist - we do it all by ourselves. No flights, no guides, and no porters. After starting our journey in Salleri, in this second act we rejoin the ‘official’ EBC trail. We walk from Phakding, to Namche Bazaar, to Tengboche, to Dingboche - all while I carry the full weight of my gear, embracing the challenge of a porterless journey that pushes me beyond my limits.
Join me on this Everest trek full of stunning Nepal scenery, while also paying tribute to the incredible porters who make trekking in these remote Himalayan regions possible. Oh, and get ready for some real talk on the mental and physical struggles faced along the way, too.
🌍 *About Me:*
Hey, I'm Flora - adventurer, storyteller, and lover of all things outdoors. Join me as I uncover the hidden gems of the world and share the magic of travel with you!
👉 *Support my Channel:*
If you enjoy my content and want to help me continue creating adventures, consider supporting me through www.buymeacoffee.com/floragonning
🌐 *Connect with Me:*
Instagram: flora_gonning
For inquiries and collaborations: floragonning@gmail.com
⏰ *Details:*
Time of Visit: March 2023.
📷 *Gear:*
Main camera: Panasonic Lumix S5 mark ii
Lens: Sigma 24-70 F2.8
Side camera: iPhone 14 Pro
Microphone: Rode VideoMic X
📌*Timestamps:*
0:00 - Introduction
0:44 - Day one - pushing yourself
10:27 - Day two - acclimatization day
12:54 - Day three - magical mountain views
17:36 - Day four - an ode to porters
#everestbasecamptrek #EBC #nepaltrek #himalayantrek #nepalhiking #travelvlog
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  • @supertramp8c772
    @supertramp8c772 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I like you guys

  • @kimjr.8115
    @kimjr.8115 2 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    ❤❤❤

  • @Mt.Everest.
    @Mt.Everest. 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome 🎉

  • @Mt.Everest.
    @Mt.Everest. 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for educating me on Pakistan culture

  • @katiecaftravel
    @katiecaftravel 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Do you think it’s okay to go totally solo? I’m having a hard time finding someone else who wants to go solo

  • @paulcurtis3133
    @paulcurtis3133 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    You are both truly inspiring. The love you have for one another is special. Thanks for sharing.🙏🌺

  • @Beastfeb22
    @Beastfeb22 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    brave and strong girl and as well as very sweet and lovely too...lots of love❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @gulqureshi5681
    @gulqureshi5681 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I wish & hope you will one day do the K2-BC trek in Pakistan. It is 5x harder than this but the views & beauty is mindblowing. Accept the challenge for the future ✅️

  • @BearTheRottie
    @BearTheRottie 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I think if u wanna do more hike/backpacking in the future, u must learn and try the Ultralight concept. ❤ from Indonesia.

  • @gulqureshi5681
    @gulqureshi5681 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful vlog Flora. Fantastic work again. Really enjoyed it from Pakistan 👍

  • @vsusan5192
    @vsusan5192 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Beautifully shot and edited. Absolutely love your storytelling. I predict great things for this channel!

  • @birhangijam3679
    @birhangijam3679 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Let's goo! Great video! How much are you carrying, the both of you?

  • @Abbaskhan-kc1ji
    @Abbaskhan-kc1ji 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    i love my country ❤ Tnx you

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Brilliant cinematography, this looks brilliant my friend!

  • @bru2oo
    @bru2oo 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hello Oskar!

  • @prileteli4
    @prileteli4 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Cool video, well done, good luck to you ☺👌

  • @tilakpunmagar8670
    @tilakpunmagar8670 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Our country Nepal is no less than heaven😱👌love from Nepal 🇳🇵❤️

  • @tilakpunmagar8670
    @tilakpunmagar8670 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for visiting our country🙏

  • @aagamjain5792
    @aagamjain5792 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the immersive experience!! Would love to know more on how to prepare for the hike, things to take, insurances to buy and permits to obtain. Would appreciate a short video covering all the aspects of your trip in terms of planning the whole thing out.

  • @WildernessHighlands
    @WildernessHighlands 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Where is the porter

  • @vinayakj9189
    @vinayakj9189 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I love your content 💗

  • @alpinewanderer
    @alpinewanderer 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    what a beautiful narration, edit, shots and Thank you for taking along.

  • @ja-bs6ki
    @ja-bs6ki 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    J’oserais jamais le faire, ducoup j'adore vous regarder le faire 😊 merci

  • @rextro4799
    @rextro4799 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    The Sherpa people have special genetics to help them live effortlessly in the mountains.

  • @Mt.Everest.
    @Mt.Everest. 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thank You for getting this out sooner than later! I am really enjoying your trek!! And don't feel bad if you have to spend an extra day or two at a tea house you are on your trek not on someone else's timeline relax and enjoy and don't forget to stock up on the snickers bars!! 🥰

  • @sgshubham98
    @sgshubham98 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    When you decide to push through it's always an instant regret but when we reach the destination it is one of the most amazing feelings. Another beautiful edit and narration. ❤

  • @Zee-mu1zj
    @Zee-mu1zj 6 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I have just come across your channel, just wanted to note that the traditional dress/colours really suit you!

  • @zztops489Y
    @zztops489Y 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Not sure who recommended Diamox, but for you guys, who have walked in, it sounds like a really bad idea. You are probably better acclimatized than anyone. As you found out, it makes you pee, a lot.

  • @realisticflow9
    @realisticflow9 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    10:54 drink a lot of chai. Warning! chai will convert you :D It has converted a lot of foreigners into Indians lol

    • @realisticflow9
      @realisticflow9 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      19:28 not to complain about my load. that was nice :)

  • @realisticflow9
    @realisticflow9 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    love the video

  • @realisticflow9
    @realisticflow9 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    8:48 No pain, No chowmein! lol

  • @leightondavies8884
    @leightondavies8884 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Takes me back to 2012 when I did it - trip of a life time and I’d go back in a heartbeat-- reliving every second watching your video 🎉

  • @Utsav_Viradiya
    @Utsav_Viradiya 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    ❤ you and your very-well made and edited vids!

  • @Aswpllllllllllll
    @Aswpllllllllllll 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Loving every part!!!

  • @reflection2049
    @reflection2049 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I also trekked to Everest Base Camp without taking a flight. It took me 12 days, from October 16th to 27th, 2022, to complete the EBC trek. Additionally, I successfully crossed Cho La Pass during that trek. This was my second trek, with my first being to Tsho Rolpa Lake.

    • @realisticflow9
      @realisticflow9 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      how much it cost? just an estimate. i might do it next year

  • @BhupendraKhatri-mn1tt
    @BhupendraKhatri-mn1tt 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I Loved the Color Grading

  • @thebudgetbackpackers
    @thebudgetbackpackers 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great trek so far. There's always ups and downs but you two are handling it well. We're hoping to do EBC this year, so thanks for sharing! Safe travels!

  • @navaneethkrishna2864
    @navaneethkrishna2864 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    which app u used to get the map ?

  • @MohammedXain
    @MohammedXain 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Was waiting for the new video. As always, love from Pakistan.

  • @ranjinirajainfilm
    @ranjinirajainfilm 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    really lovely story telling. and i did not fast forward!! Also, i did not know that tyou could hike and stop at villages as you go buy!

  • @abdulsalamabdul9030
    @abdulsalamabdul9030 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you

  • @karipintakivi9153
    @karipintakivi9153 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I wonder why you chose to hike the usual Tengboche route as there is a much more impressive high trail on the other side of the valley. The Mong La - Phortse - Pangpoche High Scenic Trail offers vastly more amazing views high across the valley, lots of wildlife and practically no other trekkers. Only come down via Tengboche, makes absolutely no sense to hike the same low trail twice when there is a superior alternative available. You did not even have a guide to force you (they have no imagination) and could have walked any better route you have available.

  • @jypdr
    @jypdr 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    snickers 😂 its on top of my packing list

  • @CuriosityJuice
    @CuriosityJuice 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for taking us along the hike and highlighting efforts of porters.🙌

  • @pratikkarki5691
    @pratikkarki5691 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Your vlog is the only one that I don't want to skin a single part ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @Explore960
      @Explore960 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      It's skip bro not skip

  • @theunknowntravelr8030
    @theunknowntravelr8030 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I love u r editing .😍😍

  • @anups7958
    @anups7958 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Beautifully composed video

  • @rupeshx5069
    @rupeshx5069 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hello from nepal🥹❤️

  • @AzanAli-ch5oz
    @AzanAli-ch5oz 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Just love your vlogs❤️💝 based on positivity, pureness and a lot of entertainment, your content is just amazing❤️ would love to host you in pakistan in our house, lots of love from Pakistan❤️

  • @AzanAli-ch5oz
    @AzanAli-ch5oz 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Just love your vlogs❤️💝 based on positivity, pureness and a lot of entertainment, your content is just amazing❤️ would love to host you in pakistan in our house, lots of love from Pakistan❤️