On my second trip to Nepal, I had picked up a few Nepali story books for my niece who was three at the time. I could show her a little about where I traveled in a way that was fun and engaging for her. I think reading children’s books about other cultures can help kids […]
7 Historical Places of Nepal Worth Visiting
If you were to ask me about U.S. History, I’d probably yawn and doze off. I’ve never had much interest in history, but I’ve always been intrigued by royal families. In the last year, I’ve begun to learn about Nepal’s history, and man is it fascinating. I’m starting to understand why history buffs become obsessed […]
Mardi Himal Trek Cost with Daily Breakdowns
This Mardi Himal Trek Cost breakdown includes the pricing for 5 days of trekking. It also includes the jeep transport needed to get to the starting point from Pokhara and to return to Pokhara from the end point as well as the ACAP trekking permit. This is the price of items if you were to […]
Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary with Gokyo Lake
I decided to do the Everest Base Camp Trek with a tour group since I was an inexperienced trekker. Previously, I’d only done three day treks at most, so an eighteen day trek was beyond my level of expertise. Add in the fact that I’d be in a developing country with a danger of altitude […]
Champa Devi Hike: Kathmandu Day Trip
My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Pharping on the way back from a hike nearby. We ended up loving the little city so much that we spent a couple of days there exploring. We wanted to see as much as we could in town but vowed to return so that we could do the Champa […]
Begnas Lake: City Guide & Photography
The first time I visited Nepal, a local friend brought me to Begnas Lake for lunch. The fish we had was amazing and the lake was much quieter than Pokhara’s busy Lakeside. I’ve always wanted to go back, but for some reason it just never happened. This year, I got to return with my family. […]
Milarepa Cave: Annapurna Circuit Side Trek
The Annapurna Circuit is a circular trek around the Annapurna Mountain Range in Nepal. Although the trek is a giant loop, it offers a lot of side treks as well. One of the most popular places to do these treks is in Braka, a small village located right before Manang. Braka is positioned at an […]
Dakshinkali Temple & Asura Cave: Pharping Day Hike
My time in Pharping, Nepal felt so full. There were so many things to do and see, and I wanted to see it all. The owners of the Solid Rock Lodge offered us a few different day hikes so that we could walk and see everything at once without having to go to the dusty […]
Book Review: Seven Years in Tibet by Heinrich Harrer
I’m definitely guilty of being the person who watches a movie before reading the book, and then, if the movie intrigues me, I read the book to learn the whole story. Not sophisticated. I know. But, it’s the truth. I watched Seven Years in Tibet and was curious to know the true story behind the […]
The Mera Peak Trek: What It’s Like
I’m not sure if it’s the New Yorker in me or perhaps my parent’s constant reminders that I could do anything I put my mind to, but somehow I find I sign up for things that I’m ill prepared for. Call it gumption, or more fittingly, stupidity. It’s at these times that I wonder why […]