One of my favorite things about living in Nepal is that I get to experience the culture in a way that I never did as a tourist. I feel like every day I get a deeper understanding and more insight into life here. This year, my boyfriend’s niece was set to be married. The thing […]
Mardi Himal High Camp: Village & Trekking Guide
Mardi Himal High Camp is one of the major stopping points on the Mardi Himal Trek. Most trekkers spend a night at Mardi High Camp before their early morning push to Base Camp the next day. This little village was built up around tourism and didn’t exist twenty years ago. At first, it was a […]
Packing List for Southeast Asia: Female Backpackers
Before my first big trip, I had a small meltdown because I had no idea what to pack. I’d be spending a year backpacking my way through 8 countries in Southeast Asia as a solo female traveler. As a woman who used to work in the fashion industry, packing light is hard for me. How […]
Kirtipur, Nepal: City Guide & Photography
Kirtipur, Nepal is a city set into the hillside. It’s less than an hour drive outside of Kathmandu, yet, you never really hear about it. I’d seen the famous photos of the stacked buildings and thought it looked a little run down, but the truth is, this old city has tons of charm. Ancient Nepali […]
Jamacho Gumba Hike in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
This year has been all about exploring the areas around Kathmandu, and we finally got around to visiting Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. While we have visited the Shivapuri section many times, we hadn’t made it inside the Nagarjun National Park section, and we were eager to try the Jamacho Gumba Hike. My friend Laura told […]
Shivapuri National Park: Hiking in Kathmandu
It’s been my mission to get off the beaten path in Kathmandu during my first two weeks in Nepal. It’s a city that every visitor spends time in, yet very few enjoy. It’s dusty, noisy, and swarming with tourists. When everyone hates a city, I like to think of it as a challenge. I know […]
Pottery Class in Kathmandu: Backstreet Academy Review
One of the great things about being in Nepal is the incredible dedication to the arts. Many of these ancient forms of art are still being practiced and used regularly today which keeps the customs and traditions alive. Around Nepal, you can take a myriad of classes to learn each of these beautiful art forms, […]
Aloo Choka Recipe: Nepali Mashed Potatoes
The word “snack” in Nepal is kind of a funny thing. Back home in the US, we think of snacks as chips and dip, fruit, or something simple and light. In Nepal, snacks can mean an entire meal or at the very least, cooking something. My mother-in-law doesn’t eat junk food or pre-packaged food, so […]
Easy Yellow Dal Fry Recipe: Nepali Lentil Soup
Dal is a Nepali lentil soup which can be made from any type of lentil. My personal favorite is yellow dal which is often mixed with garlic. As an Italian, I love anything with garlic in it. Dal is extremely easy to make, and it’s highly affordable which makes it a staple in Nepali cuisine. […]
6 Unexpected Benefits of Boxing for Girls & Women
When I think back to a few years ago, I never ever would have thought that my favorite exercise would come in the form of boxing. It seemed like a heavily male driven sport that was violent and had little to no appeal. But now, I absolutely love it, and I’ve found that the benefits […]