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Quick tips to turn you into a pro Stay On Skill Traveler

When I came back from my recent Dharamshala trip, many of you were curious to know how, when and what made me go with Stay On Skill, a platform that helps people travel the world for free by using their skills. One of the common query that everybody asked me was, “Is it safe?.” Team Stay On Skill follows a very strict selection procedure, so I would say, all necessary measures are taken to make the trip as safe as possible. There are certain things to be considered before embarking on such a trip where you are going to be a guest in a stranger’s house. I usually follow a checklist for all my trips, and this was no different. So, here are some quick tips that you could follow if you are planning to go on your Stay On Skill experience: 1. Do not fake your skills   I understand having a place to stay while traveling can be a tempting offer. But then do not give in to the temptation and fake up …

Trekking in High Altitude – A Beginner’s Guide

The craze for outdoors has seen a great high in the last few years. There are more number of people going on treks or doing adventure activities now than ever before. Its a good sign, but what is not good is the lack of preparation by the people before indulging in such trips. I have seen people coming on treks without even knowing what it is all about. This attitude can be dangerous both to yourself and the environment. While stepping into the wilderness, it’s our duty to follow the guidelines correctly. We need to respect the mountains only then will the mountains respect us. I consider myself as a nascent trekker that is yet learning about the mountains and trekking. Yet, I have made a simple guide from whatever learning I had through my years of trekking in the Himalayas. If you are a first-time high altitude trekker, I hope this guide helps you in becoming a responsible trekker and makes your first trek enjoyable: 1. No Alcohol   You would have often heard …