“I want you to sit up straight and when I ring the bell halfway through, you’ll lay down on your back. Try to feel the energy in my hands and focus on it moving through your body. If you experience a feeling, don’t fight it. Let it happen. Maybe you’ll feel happy, sad, sleepy. If […]
Book Review: Almost French by Sarah Turnbull
Generally, I tend to read memoirs about places I want to visit or historical periods in different countries. I’m not exactly sure how Almost French by Sarah Turnbull ended up on my reading list. Perhaps a friend recommended it or it showed up in a Goodreads email. Regardless of how it crossed my path, I’m […]
Seeing an Astrologer in Nepal: What it’s like
The sweet smell of rotten fruit fills the air. Probably offerings to the gods left in the Kathmandu heat for too long. A baby goat is tied up nearby, and a man wearing white linen clothing sits close while chanting. Dust churns in the air as motorbikes speed past, honking at one another to signal […]
Learning Muay Thai in Nepal: What it’s like
“Do 100 high kicks on each side.” It was a demand, not a question. It wasn’t stern. It was nonchalant, like telling someone to pass the salt at dinner. As if it’d be easy. I looked around and everyone was starting without question or complaint. The first 20 on each side weren’t so bad, but […]
Bardia National Park Safari: What it’s like
I’m so excited about this post because it’s the first guest post to be published on this blog! I never really considered having guest posts before, but my friends Kelsy Rushing and Ben Feinberg told me the story of their Bardia National Park safari one evening, and it had me laughing so hard that I […]
16 Unique Things To Do in Patan, Nepal
It seems that most lists of things to do in Patan, Nepal consist of seeing every temple in the famous Durbar Square, and that’s it. Yes, there are some great temples, but Patan has so much more to offer. I was lucky enough to visit Patan a few times and explore a lot more of […]
Common Misconceptions About Nepal
After spending so long in Nepal, I’ve become increasingly aware of how little people seem to know about this country. To be fair, before coming here, I knew absolutely nothing. But, every once in a while, I get asked questions that make me burst out laughing. After getting some of these questions multiple times, I […]
Monsoon Season in Nepal: The Pros and Cons of Off Season
Monsoon season in Nepal always seems to get a bad reputation. I guess the fact that it’s called “monsoon season” isn’t super helpful. For some reason, most people associate monsoon season with a constant downpour that lasts several months. But that’s just not true. You might get an occasional day or two of rain, but […]
Chitwan National Park on a Budget
Several people had asked me to visit Chitwan National Park with them during my stay in Nepal. Every time, they told me about a great all-inclusive package for $100 which included three days and two nights. Basically, two travel days and one day of doing safaris. It seemed way too expensive compared to the rest […]
Annapurna Circuit Itinerary with 3 Optional Side Treks
I made this Annapurna Circuit itinerary after realizing that there wasn’t a lot of solid information on how to navigate the path without a guide. Everyone I met who completed the Annapurna Circuit said it was easy to navigate, and the trails were well marked. I have to say that I don’t entirely agree. I […]