The Tsho Rolpa Trek is a little different than the other treks I’ve done in Nepal. The area is highly under-touristed which means that there aren’t a ton of places to buy things along the way. In places like the Everest Region or Annapurna Region, it’s easy to grab whatever you forgot as you go. […]
Nepal in October: Weather, Festivals, Trekking & More
October in Nepal is arguably the best time of the year to visit the country. With optimal trekking and mountaineering conditions, October is when most tourists flock to Nepal. With little rain, there are promises of spectacular views and moderate temperatures. Not to mention, one of Nepal’s most popular festivals is usually in October making […]
Nepal in November: Weather, Festivals, Trekking & More
Most people consider October to be the best month to visit Nepal, but I feel that Nepal in November has some advantages. November is one of the best months for wildlife in the country, and it is festival season. November is the month of the Tihar festival which is my favorite festival in Nepal! Not […]
Book Review: From Goddess to Mortal by Rashmila Shakya and Scott Berry
It was a few years ago that a friend tagged me in a Facebook post asking what I thought about the Living Goddess. The post she tagged me in was a brief clip of the struggles a Living Goddess goes through which highlighted all the negatives. I left my opinion which looked at the Living […]
Sautéed Fiddle Head Fern Recipe: Nepali Style Neuro
Living in Nepal has exposed me to a lot of vegetables that we don’t typically eat back home in the states. For instance, fiddle head fern is extremely popular this time of year (monsoon season in Nepal) but is typically hard to find back home. This fiddle head fern recipe is extremely easy to make […]
Book Review: Massacre at the Palace by Jonathan Gregson
Massacre at the Palace by Jonathan Gregson has been on my reading list for a while. With such a serious topic and a heavy load of information about Nepali history, I kept putting off reading it until I finally felt I could give this book the attention it requires. I’m so happy I finally read […]
Mardi Himal Trek Itinerary: 5 Day Route & Trail Map
We chose a five day Mardi Himal Trek itinerary after consulting several friends who had done the trek. A few groups did it in three days but called it words like “difficult, brutal, and unnecessary.” The four day trek didn’t look that much better. We then talked to people who did it in six days […]
Annapurna Circuit Packing List for Trekkers
The Annapurna Circuit was my fourth major trek, three of which had taken place in Nepal. I was finally starting to feel like I had the hang of this whole trekking thing, but there was one thing I still had yet to do, and it made me feel like I wasn’t a “real trekker.” I […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Samsara Creation
I’m back with another made in Nepal brand highlight. This time, I’m talking to Kushal Achhami, the co-founder of Samsara Creation. Samsara Creation is a Nepal-based Youth Social Enterprise with the purpose of fostering the sustainable growth of the local economy. Check it out… Tell us a little about yourself… Hello everyone, my name is […]
Tilicho Lake Trek Itineray: Annapurna Circuit Side Trek
The Tilicho Lake is a glacial lake located near the very popular Annapurna Circuit at an altitude of 4919m (16,138 ft). The Tilicho Lake trek takes three to four days depending on your itinerary and weather conditions. The lake is famous for being the “biggest highest lake” in the world. Although there are smaller higher […]