Nepal is such an interesting country full of culture and ancient traditions! These fun facts about Nepal are perfect if you’re looking to teach your kids about another culture or you want them to learn about Nepal for an upcoming trip. These facts are fun for the entire family to learn! Where exactly is Nepal? […]
Chitwan Jungle Safari: Everything you need to know
Over a year ago, I visited Chitwan National Park in monsoon season. I wanted to do the Chitwan jungle safari but mother nature had other plans. It rained for days straight and the rivers were so flooded that we couldn’t get into the national park. When I found out my mom would be in Nepal […]
An Ethical Alternative to the Elephant Safari in Chitwan
The elephant safari in Chitwan is often described as “unethical.” There are a lot of reasons for this, but the main one is that baby elephants are slowly tortured into submission. Only then is a trainer able to teach the elephant to submit to giving rides. It’s an awful process that the elephant never forgets. […]
Maha Shivaratri in Nepal: How to Celebrate as a Tourist
This year, I’m making an effort to celebrate as many Nepali holidays as I can. Each year there are tons of festivities for Maha Shivaratri in Nepal, but if you don’t know where to look, you might miss it. Last year, I only knew about the holiday because small children were blocking my street and […]
Hiking from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel in Kathmandu Valley
As much as I love trekking, it can get expensive and time consuming. Lately, I’ve been looking for different ways to experience nature in Nepal without having to commit to weeks in the mountains. Nepal has so many wonderful day hikes and short treks to offer and the hike from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel might be […]
Doha Layover: Should you try a Qatar Transit Tour?
I’ve taken a lot of different flights from Nepal to the United States, and for the cost, Qatar Airways has turned out to be my favorite. The flights are affordable. It’s one of the quickest routes if you live on the East Coast, and the airline is one of the best. Having a layover in […]
Hiking from Bhaktapur to Nagarkot in Kathmandu Valley
While trekking in Nepal is world-famous, hiking in the country often goes overlooked. Hiking in the Kathmandu Valley is actually one of the best ways to see the Himalaya without having to rough it in the wild, and hiking to Nagarkot from Bhakatpur is a great way to start. After spending a few days in […]
Everest Base Camp Trek Cost: Food Budget
Before leaving for Everest Base Camp, I had so many questions. One of the big ones was how much does the Everest Base Camp trek cost? Specifically, how much money should I bring for food? Although there is an ATM in Namche Bazaar, it’s nearly impossible to get money out once leaving Kathmandu. I didn’t […]
14 Free Things to do in Myrtle Beach, SC
While I spend half of my time in Nepal, I spend the other half in beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with my family. Last year, we were so busy moving and getting settled in, there wasn’t much time to explore. But over the last year I have gotten to check out a lot of great […]
My Year in Review: 2019
The last two years, I did a year-end review about my life and travels. I’m going to be completely honest and admit that I almost forgot this year. Do you ever get so caught up in everything you have to do that you forget to stop and look at where you came from? That’s been […]