I stumbled across Tyre Treasures in a facebook group where someone was bragging about their new tire table and chairs, and for good reason. They were absolutely beautiful! I love that this company isn’t only upcycling, they are doing it in a way where you would have no idea the furniture is made from something […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Paila
This week’s Made in Nepal brand highlight features Paila! Paila is a shoe company based in Nepal which focuses on locally made items that are also sustainable. Their shoes are insanely cute, and you can feel good about buying them. I got to chat with Mingma Sherpa who is the founder of Paila. Check it […]
Made in Nepal Brand Highlight: Kokroma
One of my passions is locally made products, so I’ve decided to feature some of the best products that are made in Nepal! When I first arrived in this country, I honestly thought the cheap Chinese and Indian imports sold on the streets were the only option. But, the longer I’ve lived here the more […]
Nepali Aloo Saag Recipe: Potato Spinach Curry
Aloo Saag is a popular dish in the mountainous regions of Nepal. It’s considered a “working man’s meal” because it’s high in protein, but also fairly inexpensive. When served over rice, you are able to have a filling and nutritious dish. Aloo Saag is popular in the hills surrounding the Himalaya , however this aloo […]
Book Review: The Year of Living Danishly by Helen Russell
I was watching a virtual travel conference when I came across a talk from Helen Russell, the author of The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World’s Happiest Country. She spoke about her year in Denmark and what she’d learned from the happiest place on earth. Her sense of humor is what […]
Nepali Tomato Achar Recipe
Achar is probably one of the most memorable parts of a Nepali dish simply because we don’t have anything like it back home. Achar is a bit like a Nepali salsa, or at least that’s the closest thing I can compare it to in America. It’s served on the side of dishes as a way […]
Book Review: A Fortune-Teller Told Me by Tiziano Terzani
Two years ago, I saw a fortune teller in Nepal who was oddly accurate when describing me. Not to mention, a lot of what he said about the immediate future has already come to fruition. Knowing about my run in with the fortune teller, my boyfriend (now husband) mailed me the book A Fortune-Teller Told […]
Nepalese Dry Brinjal Curry Recipe
Even though I’ve lived in Nepal on and off for the last few years, it has taken being stuck inside for three months for me to finally learn to make traditional Nepalese food. My Mother-in-law (who we call Muwa), was kind enough to teach me how to cook a few of the basics starting with […]
Osho Tapoban: My Night Meditating with a Cult
The story of Osho Tapoban is beyond fascinating. I’d heard a few people talk about a meditation center set in the hills near Kathmandu, and when I began to dig just a little deeper, an insane story enveloped me. Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, later known as Osho, was an extremely controversial spiritual guru who gained fame in […]
The Rani Mahal in Palpa, Nepal: Travel Guide & Photography
The Rani Mahal in Palpa, or Ranighat Palace, is often referred to as the “Taj Mahal of Nepal.” Although it doesn’t resemble the famous Taj Mahal visually, it does have a similar back story full of love and determination. This palace is built along the Kali Gandaki River in the Palpa District of Nepal. At […]