Episode 13: Travel Companions: Sharing Pain and Pleasure on the Path
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Jason and Anne Dorthe feel sad as their trek nears its end.  They enjoy talking about little things and big things in life as they walk together, and about the difficult struggles each has had on the long hike.  At day’s end they reflect on the pros and cons of traveling with a companion versus solo travel.  Learn some of the advantages of traveling in this unique and rugged way, what you can do to physically prepare for a trek, and how trekking in Nepal is different from trekking in other parts of the world, such as Patagonia.  Are you ready to plan a solo adventure, or will you rope in an adventure partner?To access the ultimate resource for hiking adventures around the world and get our FREE gear guide, check out zerototravel.com/trekking. Want more travel? Subscribe to the Zero To Travel Podcast  To book Samir as your guide, email him at [email protected]  
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