I went to Thailand for the first time in 2017. Actually, I went two times that year. I spent a month in the north seeing Thai culture, and a month in the south experiencing island life and an intense meditation retreat. This year, I went back with my husband and mom as their pseudo tour […]
My Year in Review: 2023
First, I’d like to take a moment to apologize for my website temporarily crashing and sending random posts with nothing in it to my email list. Every once in a while, I need to do a major update, and this one didn’t go so well. So, thank you for bearing with me! Every January I […]
Bhadaure, Nepal: Village Guide
Bhadaure, Nepal is a small village located 1.5 hours from Lakeside, Pokhara by taxi. This little village is easy to get to and offers local culture with Himalayan views. There’s no entry permit required. It’s the perfect day trip or overnight from Lakeside if you don’t want to trek but want to experience something with […]
Panchase Bhanjyang, Nepal: Village Guide
Panchase Bhanjyang is located on the Panchase Trekking route. This cute little village has lots of charm and gorgeous mountain views to go with it. A cobblestone walkway leads into the tiny village of stone teahouses. The area originally only had cow sheds, and cows and buffalo would graze nearby. Locals say that teahouses were […]
Pumdi Bhumdi, Nepal: Village Guide
Pumdi Bhumdi does not only have the best name of any village ever, it also has amazing mountain views, beautiful village homes, and incredible hospitality. It’s located close enough to Pokhara that you can do a day trip or hike there and do an overnight trip. It is also part of the Panchase Trek which […]
Living in Kathmandu as an Expat: Pros & Cons
Kathmandu, Nepal, is a city full of contradictions. It’s both chaotic and peaceful, relaxing and stressful, energetic and calm. It’s the sort of place you either love or hate. Lucky for me, I love Kathmandu, but it’s not always easy to live here. There are definite benefits to living in Kathmandu, like how affordable and […]
GPSmyCity Giveaway!
I’m excited to share with my readers that GPSmyCity is doing a giveaway to 10 lucky readers! This is happening just in time for fall, which is peak travel season here in Nepal, so it’s perfect timing for a lot of my readers who are heading on vacation this season. But “What is GPSmyCity?” you […]
The Best Nepalese Trekking Routes for Beginners
Nepal is an incredibly stunning country full of magnificent geographical marvels. It’s known worldwide for being home to the world’s tallest mountains. Thus, it comes as no surprise that it’s considered a top destination for trekking. And while trekking the Himalayas might seem like a challenging feat, there are several short treks best suited for […]
Best Hotels in Pokhara (Lakeside) for Every Budget
I’ve spent a lot of time in Pokhara as a traveler including month-long stays in the city. The first time, I went as a solo backpacker staying in hostels. Later, I went back to stay in mid-ranged private rooms. Most recently, Suraj and I took advantage of some deals at the higher end hotels in […]
50+ Places To Visit in Kathmandu: Museums, Temples, Hikes & More
Almost every tourist I talk to seems to hate Kathmandu. “It’s dusty, and noisy, and there’s nothing to do.” It’s the complaint I’ve heard a million times, followed by “One day is enough time there.” It seems like everyone goes to the same three or four places in Thamel and considers that the entire city. […]