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 […]
7 Day Itinerary in Nepal: Culture & History
While I would highly recommend spending more than one week in Nepal, some people only have a short time frame to explore this beautiful country. Creating a 7 day itinerary in Nepal isn’t that easy if you don’t know the area. I participate in a lot of Facebook groups related to travel in Nepal, and […]
Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek Packing List
The Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek is a five day trek through the south of the Annapurna Conservation Area. The trek starts at 1,770 m and goes up to 4,500 m which allows you to see a range of different terrains from lush jungle to snowy peaks. Packing light is important if you’ll be carrying […]
Book Review: The Gurkha’s Daughter by Prajwal Parajuly
One of my favorite ways to pass time in Kathmandu is to browse the shelves of Pilgrim’s Bookstore. It’s one of the few places where you can find every book ever written about Nepal, many of which are not well known outside of the country. While searching for a new book in Pilgrims, The Gurkha’s […]
How to Celebrate Nepali New Year & Bisket Jatra
The first time I visited Nepal I noticed there was a holiday or festival almost every week, but I could never find much information on how to celebrate. Last year, I was here for Nepali New Year, but I didn’t really know what to do with myself. I imagined it to be like New Year’s […]