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Our Guides:

Pem Dorjee Sherpa grew up in a village high in the Himalayas in the Everest region of Nepal. He is a member of the ethnic group called Sherpa, the indigenous people of that area. Pem has been working as a porter and guide since 1995. He has been organizing and leading tours, treks and expeditions in the Himalayas twice a year. He climbed Mt. Everest the first time as a climbing Sherpa in 2004. Then in 2005 he organized an expedition for the 100th anniversary of the Rotary International. His team took a Rotary flag to the summit in celebration. On that climb, he and his climbing partner, now wife, Moni Mulepati, held their wedding at 29,035 feet on the summit of Mt. Everest. They made world news with their marriage and hold the record for the world’s highest wedding! Pem also hiked 3,100 miles along the Continental Divide Trail from the Mexican border to the Canadian border during a fundraising campaign to build a continuous trail.

Heather O’Neal, a veteran traveler and former Peace Corps Volunteer, lived in Kathmandu during her Junior Year Abroad at the University of Wisconsin. While living with a Nepalese family she learned to speak the language and was so captivated by the Nepalese culture, the people, the mountains, world religions and ancient traditions, she received a degree in South Asian Studies. Having written a book, “Writes of Passage through Nepal”, Heather is passionate about sharing her experience and expertise. She started Of Global Interest Adventure Travel in 2000 and has been leading tours to Nepal twice a year since. Pem and Heather opened the Himalayan Bazaar on Main Street in Ann Arbor in 2011. The Himalayan Lodge opened in 2013, www.himalayanlodge.com.

Visit the Himalayan Bazaar on Main Street for a little bit of the Himalayas in

Ann Arbor. We sell a wide range of imports from Nepal.

www.thehimalayanbazaar.com

Why Of Global Interest:

Unlike larger trekking companies, we personally lead every trip and strive to keep the groups small. Your team leader will hike or climb with you. He or she will not run the trip by phone or radio from an office or base camp. Of Global Interest considers every detail carefully to help you endure the world’s most hostile and beautiful environments. We believe that your comfort, health and safety are of the utmost importance. Comfortable, safe and healthy travelers will have a positive attitude, the most important factor in the success of any adventure trip. You won’t find a better operator anywhere on the mountain.

Of Global Interest LLC Adventure Travel218 S. Main Street

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104Phone: 734-369-3107 734-997-7229

E-mail: ofglobal@aol.comwww.ofglobalinterest.com

Serving your need to experience the world

Namaste!

Of Global Interest Adventure Travel is an Ann Arbor, Michigan based company, owned and operated by Heather O’Neal and Pem Dorjee Sherpa. We offer cultural tours, trekking and mountaineering expeditions in Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. Our goal is to offer you a personalized experience that allows you to interact with the locals and understand their culture first-hand. With an English and Nepali speaking guide who understands the nuances of American and Nepalese cultures, your vacation will be insightful and unforgettable. Trips vary from one week to one month in length. We are happy to accommodate the schedule of any traveler. Contact us and we will help you choose the trip that best suits you.

Our mission is to provide you with the most comprehensive and complete travel services. We will free up your time by making all local arrangements so that you can make the most of your trip and have the adventure of a lifetime.

We look forward to bringing you around the world!

Tibet "The Roof of the World!" The Tibetan Plateau has an average elevation of 16,000 ft. This is a land of millions of pilgrims who embrace it as the world's center of holiness. The Tibetan Himalayas are the source of a rich history, including many myths and legends. Tibet enlightens its visitors and offers insights into its vast cultural history. On the grasslands, you may hear the trotting and neighs of bands of wild horses. In some villages you can admire how things once were as some areas cling to a bygone era. Tibet is full of adventure on many levels. This is where travelers seek Tibet’s natural beauty, its history and its ancient spiritual traditions.

2013 & 2014 Trips:

Journey from Lhasa to EverestTrip Length: 17 DaysTrip Dates: May 15-31 and Sept. 11-27Maximum Altitude: 17,226ft/5,220m Trip Cost: $3,400.00

Kailash Mansarovar TourTrip Length: 14 DaysTrip Dates: July 15-28 and Aug 5-18Maximum Altitude: 18,700ft/5,700 mTrip Cost: $2,950.00

Nepal “The Crown of the Himalayas!”Nepal is a diverse landscape with the Himalayan peaks in the north and jungles in the south. Its natural beauty and cultural diversity offer all sorts of adventures. Nepal, the land of the Buddha, contains the highest mountain on Earth, Mt. Everest, and is home to the fabled abominable snowman, the Yeti. The Himalayas offer gorgeous and exciting trekking routes that take you from remote village to village. Besides exciting cultural tours and treks, Nepal is also famous for mountaineering, river rafting, hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, jungle safaris and bird watching. This small Himalayan country offers something for everyone.

2013 & 2014 Trips:

Everest Base Camp TrekTrip Length: 20 DaysTrip Dates: April 16-May 5 and Oct. 1-20Maximum Altitude: 18,300ft/5,545mTrip Cost: $2,999.00

Annapurna Base Camp TrekTrip Length: 15 DaysTrip Dates: March 28-April 11 and Oct. 22-Nov. 5Maximum Altitude: 17,226ft/5,220m Trip Cost: $2,550.00

Of Global Interest Adventure Travel offers a variety of tours and treks to suit your

interests. Ask about discounted rates for groups of 4 or more.

Bhutan "The Land of the Thunder Dragon!"Bhutan is considered the last Himalayan Kingdom and is sometimes referred to as Shangri-La. Bhutan is shrouded in timeless mystery, and offers a breathtaking travel experience. In Bhutan you will experience an authentic Himalayan Buddhist culture. Trekking through the majestic mountain terrain is unbeatable. Choose from cultural tours, bird watching tours, festival tours, walking and hiking tours, photography tours and many more adventures. Experience the unique Bhutanese culture and the splendor of the Himalayas. You will return home revived and spiritually and culturally enriched.

2013 & 2014 Trips:

A Hiker’s ParadiseTrip Length: 11 DaysTrip Dates: March 12-22 and Nov 5-15Maximum Altitude: 9,800ft/2,987 mTrip Cost: $3,999.00

Bhutan Mystic TourTrip Length: 9 DaysTrip Dates: June 5-13 and Nov 17- 25Maximum Altitude: 7,480ft/2,280 mTrip Cost: $3,299.00

Note: Additional Bhutanese government fees may apply.

Serving your need to experience the world by bringing you around the world and bringing the world around to you!

For more information on all our trips visit:www.ofglobalinterest.com