If I’m being entirely honest, the hike from Balthali to Panauti was not my favorite. While you start in a beautiful off the beaten path town, and end in a town full of rich culture, the walk in between is not so great. I only recommend this hike if you are doing the Kathmandu Valley […]
Balthali, Nepal: Village Guide and Photography
Balthali is one of those villages you never hear about, until you do. One day it’s completely off your radar, and soon you can’t stop thinking about it. Located in the Kavrepalanchowk District of Nepal, it’s just 43 km (27 miles) southeast from Kathmandu. Although it’s close to the countries capital in distance, the tiny […]
Hiking from Namo Buddha to Balthali in Kathmandu Valley
Hiking from Namo Buddha to Balthali looks like a small distance on the map, but it feels like a proper trekking route as it goes over hills and down into river valleys. It was one of the more difficult days on our Kathmandu Valley Trek however, it also felt like the most rewarding. The views […]
Namo Buddha Monastery: Temple Guide and Photography
Namo Buddha Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located just a couple of hours from the capital city of Kathmandu. It’s a great day hike from Dhulikhel and is worth visiting if you’re interested in learning about Buddhism. You can stay at the monastery guest house and eat with the monks and attend their chanting sessions […]
Hiking from Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha in Kathmandu Valley
Hiking from Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha is one of the easiest parts of the Kathmandu Valley Trek. There is a small road that wraps around the hills of the Kathmandu Valley. Although it’s not a “trekking trail,” it’s not super busy and not many cars travel that way. It offers amazing views along the entire […]
Dhulikhel, Nepal: City Guide and Photography
Dhulikhel, a small city in Nepal, is known for its spectacular views and culture. While most tourists flock to Nagarkot to see the Himalaya, locals spend their weekends enjoying the view from Dhulikhel. The city may seem like a hub, but it’s still considered off the beaten path. For some reason, it’s just starting to […]
Nepal Visa on Arrival for U.S. Citizens with Online Application
In the past, getting a Nepal tourist visa on arrival was incredibly hard to navigate. There was almost no information online and even less help at the airport. Because of that, I always paid to get a visa in advance by mailing my passport to the Consulate in NYC. Now, the tourist visa on arrival process […]
Yosemite Day Trips: Tips and Tricks for Success
I’m really excited that I’m finally able to offer guest posts on my blog, and this one is from my friend Dylan who I met in Austin, Texas a few months ago. He’s a pro on all things Yosemite including Yosemite day trips, and I wanted to pick his brain for some great advice. I’m […]
Travel Bedroom Decor: My Guide to Decorating with Souvenirs
I’m going to be honest here and start this post by saying that I used to hate souvenirs. Like, really hate them. To be fair, I grew up in New York, and my idea of a souvenir was an assortment of different sized plastic Statue of Liberty knick knacks. Later, I began to collect one […]
My Year in Review: 2018
You know what they say, “New Year, new you!” It’s a quote I love and hate all at the same time. For some reason, we use New Year’s Day as an excuse to become the person we want to be. To me, it seems you could do this any day. You don’t need a new […]