Episode 17: Addendum: The 2015 Earthquake
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On April 25, 2015, a huge earthquake shook the little country of Nepal, killing 9,000 people, causing avalanches on Everest, and destroying entire villages.  Some of the places Jason and Anne Dorthe had visited were destroyed.  Is Samir ok?  Is Mingmar ok?  These were the first thoughts that struck Jason and Anne Dorthe when they heard the news.  Learn what happened, how the Manaslu Circuit was affected, and whether it’s still a good idea to travel to Nepal.  Is it worth it?  Are you ready for a trekking adventure?  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   
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