Bhaktapur, in my opinion, is one of the most underrated destinations in Nepal. The city comes from an extremely rich culture dating back to the 8th century. Until the 12th century, it was actually the capital of Nepal. It’s most famous for its handicrafts including wood carving and pottery making. But don’t let this quaint […]
Godawari Botanical Garden Travel Guide
I’ve been wanting to go to the Godawari Botanical Garden for a while now. Even though it’s so close to Kathmandu, it often goes overlooked when we are thinking of places to visit. It’s only an hour and a half by car which makes it a great day trip from Kathmandu, however there are also […]
The Zip Flyer in Pokhara: What it’s like
At 6,000 feet long, with a 2,000 foot vertical drop, and a speed of 75 miles per hour, this zipline sounds absolutely terrifying, or thrilling depending on how you look at it. Going ziplining has been on my bucket list for the longest time. When it came down to it though, I decided to go […]
Pottery Making in Nepal: Bhaktapur Day Trip to Thimi
While many tourists visit the popular Pottery Square within Bhaktapur’s city limits, the majority of pottery is made in a small city just a few kilometers away. The city of Thimi is famous for its production of pottery and the top dog in town is Thimi Ceramics. Thimi is a short 20-minute bus ride from […]
Sherpa Culture of Nepal: Food, History, and Traditions
Nepal is a diverse country with around 125 different ethnic groups and 123 different languages. In order to show people a little bit more about all the different cultures, I’ve decided to highlight a different ethnicity each week, and this week it’s Sherpas! Hold up, isn’t a Sherpa a mountain guide? I asked myself the same […]
Tipping in Nepal: How Much to Tip Guides, Porters, Drivers, Restaurants & more
Knowing how to appropriately tip in any country can be tricky, and tipping in Nepal is no exception. There’s no hard and fast rule, so using your discretion is key. It seems everyone will give you a different answer when it comes to how to tip. I’ve spent over 3 years in Nepal and have […]
Book Review: The Dalai Lama’s Cat by David Michie
Every year for my birthday, my husband buys me a book. This year, we somehow found ourselves adopted by a sweet little street cat. Yes, you read that right. She adopted us. She decided our home was her home, and we never had the heart to tell her it wasn’t. That’s how we got Dani, […]
The Pros and Cons of Booking with a Tour Group
When I first set out on my yearlong adventure, I would have done anything to join a tour group. Unfortunately for me, the costs of tour groups were too high. I could either do a year of solo travel and figure things out on my own or two months with a company. The idea of […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Cotton Mill Nepal
This winter, I discovered the wonderful world of khasto! My husband bought me a khasto shawl for Dashain (a Hindu festival) and I became obsessed. Khasto are scarves that have three thin layers of fabric. I thought they looked nice, but I didn’t really understand why every woman in Nepal seemed to have one. I […]
Tea Houses in Nepal: Everything to Know for Trekking
One of the very first questions I had about trekking was about tea houses in Nepal. What is a tea house? What do I need to bring with me? Where do you eat? How expensive is it? So many questions went through my mind. For my first trek, I booked with an agency because it […]