After spending an entire year in Kathmandu, you can imagine how much we wanted to get out and explore. With so few options, we have really started to dig even deeper into the areas surrounding the Kathmandu Valley. I always felt like we’d seen so much of the city, yet it never disappoints with an […]
Tarebhir Hiking Route in Kathmandu
It always amazes me how you never hear about a place and all of a sudden everyone is talking about it. The amount of times I’ve heard people talking about going to Tarebhir is kind of insane. With limited travel options, a lot of locals have been taking the time to explore around Kathmandu and […]
The Zip Flyer in Pokhara: What it’s like
At 6,000 feet long, with a 2,000 foot vertical drop, and a speed of 75 miles per hour, this zipline sounds absolutely terrifying, or thrilling depending on how you look at it. Going ziplining has been on my bucket list for the longest time. When it came down to it though, I decided to go […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Volunteer in Nepal: Shanti Leprosy Community
Finding a place to volunteer in Nepal has become more and more difficult over the years. There’s tons of information online, but it’s hard to know which places are legitimate. Then, when you find one, it usually comes with a giant fee. Somehow, volunteering has become a business model where the only person benefiting is […]
Volunteering in Nepal: Physical Therapist Opportunity
Karnali is the largest of seven provinces in Nepal, but arguably, it has the worst infrastructure. Birendranagar is the district’s capital and its largest city. The biggest hospital in the district is located in Birendranagar, and currently has a mere 50 beds. With a district population of 1,570,418 people (according to the 2011 census) you […]
Hiking from Chitlang to Markhu & Kulekhani in Nepal
Hiking to Markhu from Chitlang was beautiful. You walk through small villages on a tiny road that barely anyone uses. We had the somewhat unfortunate experience of forgetting sunscreen and getting very sunburnt since there’s very little shade on the route. Other than that, it was a very easy and enjoyable hike. It’s suitable for […]
Hiking from Kathmandu to Chitlang (via Chandragiri)
Hiking around the Kathmandu Valley has become a new hobby for me. I used to think you had to travel far to hike, but I realize now that there are a lot of beautiful places around the valley. I completed the Kathmandu Valley Trek southwest of the city, but I wanted to see what was […]