Trusted Mountain Travel Experts

I’m Balaram Thapa, the founder and CEO of Nepal Hiking Team, a leading agency offering trekking and adventure tours across Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in the tourism industry, I specialize in designing safe, culturally rich, and memorable trekking experiences in the Himalayas. My journey began as a trekking porter and evolved into leading one of Nepal’s most trusted adventure companies. This deep field experience—combined with a strong commitment to sustainable travel—gives me a unique perspective on high-altitude trekking, traveler safety, and authentic Himalayan exploration.

Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the leisure, travel & tourism industry. Skilled in Leisure Travel, Tour Operators, Incentive Travel, Hotel Management and Hospitality Industry. Strong business development professional focused in Operations, Finance, and Marketing from Cornell University.

Building better ways to travel light. Pack less, pack smarter, leave less of a footprint. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atR-9wzm-aY&t https://ideamountain.com/

Laurel is the founder of Monkeys and Mountains Adventure Travel, named after the two things she loves most. She started it as an adventure travel blog 10 years ago and for the past several years has focused on offering primate tours in Madagascar and hiking tours in Europe. In addition, Laurel has a marketing background and shares her passion for digital marketing by offering digital marketing consulting to tour operators and travel companies. She’s been featured in high profile publications including National Geographic, BBC Travel, The Guardian and The Telegraph. Laurel’s a sought after speaker having spoken at ITB Berlin (3 times), WTM London, WTM Dubai, NBE Finland, TBEX Athens, TBC Asia Colombo and the Romanian Digital Travel Conference. TravelMassive recently included her in their “100 Inspiring Women Travel Founders” list. When not hard at work, you’ll find her volunteering with monkeys or hiking in the Alps.

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I'm an investor and entrepreneur. I am curious by nature, always looking for new ways to learn about the world around me. I love to meet new people, talk about the world and get my hands dirty with things that fascinate me. I like investing in startups that are solving problems in areas that fascinate me. I want to be part of a team with passion and drive who can help build something great together. A few of my favorite things: 1. Insatiably curious about the world around me, I never seem to get enough about learning everything. 2. As an investor and entrepreneur, I am always thinking about what's next for people like us (and how we can help make it happen). 3. As a sales and operations specialist, I've seen firsthand the impact that others have had on our companies’ success—from managing logistics and operations to building better relationships with customers—and it makes me want to do all that much more!

Builder of global alliances, partnerships and international operations. Experienced in Vertical B2B SaaS, International engineering and operations growth and expansion. Producer of memorable conferences, travel and event experiences. Startup strategy experience as a board director, mentor and consultant to founders, investors and non-profit accelerator growth programs supporting emerging markets.

I'm the travel writer and storyteller behind LivingOutLau, a blog dedicated to uncovering the world’s most authentic and immersive travel experiences. Specializing in slow and culturally conscious travel, I share detailed guides, personal insights, and off-the-beaten-path discoveries that inspire readers to explore beyond tourist hotspots. With a focus on meaningful connections and local experiences, LivingOutLau has become a trusted resource for travelers seeking deeper, more enriching adventures around the globe.

College graduate with degree's in both Criminal Justice and Paralegal Studies. My passion has always been law, however, I have stumbled into a journalism profession after years of freelance writing. I hope one day to combine my love of the law with my love of writing. I own and operate a hiking, outdoor, and military lifestyle blog that has over 20,000 readers. I am an avid hiker and spend most of my time either on the trails or traveling. I am currently open to working with brands in the outdoor, camping, and hiking sector. My specialties include photography, document creation, legal document preparation, editing, and keeping people on their toes!