As someone who loves coffee and as a digital nomad, it’s a no brainer that I tend to hang out in coffee shops a lot. Prior to living in Kathmandu, I considered coffee shops to be my interchangeable offices each day, but there’s always a few that become my favorites. In my opinion, these are […]
Ghorepani, Nepal Travel Guide
Ghorepani is one of the major villages within the Annapurna Conservation Area due to its location on the very popular Poon Hill Trek. In peak season, Ghorepani sees about 700 tourists a day, and this village is made to accommodate them. With epic views, an array of hotels and lodges, restaurant options and direct access […]
Celebrating Laxmi Puja in Nepal
One of my favorite things about living abroad is that I get to experience so many different festivals and traditions. This year, I got to participate in Laxmi Puja in Nepal. Previously, I’d celebrated the Tihar festival as a tourist, but I wasn’t able to do a lot of the things that are reserved for […]
Street Food in Nepal: 30 Tasty Treats to Try
When I first arrived, I found it difficult to find street food in Nepal. The other countries I’d visited in Asia had giant night markets where you could walk from stall to stall trying every delight the country had to offer. In Nepal, you may need to look a little harder, but I promise the […]
Ghandruk, Nepal Village Guide
Ghandruk, Nepal is a gorgeous village set in the mountains just south of the famous Annapurna Range within the Annapurna Conservation Area. It’s most common to go through this village as part of the famous Poon Hill Trek, but many people visit it even if they don’t plan to trek because it’s one of the […]
4 Best Family Restaurants in Kathmandu
Kathmandu has tons of great restaurants to choose from with unlimited types of cuisine, but finding a place that the whole family will enjoy can be a challenge. My top three picks for the best family restaurants in Kathmandu, Nepal stand out from the rest for a bunch of reasons. With features like children’s play […]
The Best Restaurants in Pokhara
I’ve spent a lot of time in Pokhara during my travels since it’s a major hub for tourism in Nepal, not to mention the starting point for several treks. Suraj and I like to frequent certain restaurants while there, and I finally decided to compile a list of the best restaurants in Pokhara. This time, […]
Canyoning in Nepal: Waterfall Abseiling in the Jungle
Nepal is a mecca for adventure tourism. I knew I wanted to go bungy jumping, but to be honest, I didn’t know if I’d have the guts to jump. I didn’t want to take a 4 hour bus ride to The Last Resort with nothing to show for it. After looking at their website, I […]
5 Best Cafes in Kathmandu with a Garden
While most people might complain about the lack of trees and the amount of dust flying around Kathmandu, one of the things I find amazing is how there are still beautiful garden cafes in the capital city. Having spent a lot of time in Manhattan, I can’t imagine a small garden right smack in the […]
20 Fun Things To Do in Nusa Lembongan, Bali
Despite being a tiny island off the coast of Bali, there are tons of things to do on Nusa Lembongan. From yoga to SCUBA diving, this island has it all! At first, Nusa Lembongan felt like a mystery to me. My only plan while there was to go to the beach. Beyond that, I really […]