This week’s brand highlight is AAMO, a jewelry company that is designed and made in Nepal. I first came across AAMO at a fashion show in Kathmandu that focused on locally made products as well as female entrepreneurs. What caught my eye was how original the designs were. I had never seen anything like them. […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Bottles to Beads
This week’s brand highlight is with the founder of Bottles to Beads. Bottles to Beads is a wonderful company that helps empower women while working to save the environment with up-cycling. What I love about this company is how they took a problem and made something beautiful out of it. Check out my interview with […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Purnaa
This week’s brand highlight features Purnaa! Purnaa is a little different from the other companies I’ve mentioned because they produce custom items for other businesses. For instance, if you need a t-shirt made for an event, you can go to them and have it custom designed. But they also have a small line of items […]
Social Media in Nepal: 14 Accounts for Travelers
Over time, people have told me about Facebook pages and Instagram accounts that they use when traveling around Nepal. I honestly wish I’d known how useful social media in Nepal was prior to my first visit. In America, I almost never use Instagram, but in Nepal it’s full of useful information. I’ve found tons of […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Danfe Works
This week’s brand highlight is Danfe Works! I came across Danfe Works last year and was impressed by their sustainable business model and how they are continuously working to lower their footprint while showing people that sustainable clothing can be cool and stylish! Check out my interview with Kritishma… Tell me a little about yourself… […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Jamarko
This week’s brand highlight is Jamarko! Jamarko creates beautiful paper items, but that’s not all. A lot of their products are made from recycled paper which helps reduce the waste going into landfills. There’s nothing I love more than a company that takes something being thrown out and turns it into something unrecognizably beautiful. I […]
50 Hiking Quotes to Inspire Your Next Adventure
Hiking and trekking can be daunting to say the least. You look at the path ahead of you and wonder if you’ll ever make it. Something I always remind myself is that you just need to take one more step, and if you tell yourself that enough times, you’ll arrive whereever you’re going! But, when […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Aji’s
This week’s brand highlight is sure to warm your heart. I had the chance to chat with Lorina Sthapit about her brand, Aji’s, which focuses on empowering the elderly and giving them a place to sell their handmade items. They create a myriad of items which are beautiful. Check it out… Tell me a little […]
Tsho Rolpa Lake Trek Cost & Budget
The Tsho Rolpa Lake Trek is a 7-9 day trek in the Gaurishankar Conservation Area. The area was hit hard by the 2015 earthquake that devastated Nepal. In the last few years, the trekking trail was rerouted and the Swiss Embassy created well maintained walking paths. The best part about this trek is that barely […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: HattiHatti
This week, our Made in Nepal brand highlight features HattiHatti! I came across HattiHatti at an event in Patan focusing on eco-friendly brands that were made in Nepal. I absolutely love this company and their concept, and I’m excited to share it with my readers. I got a chance to interview the Executive Director, Sajna […]