Almost every tourist I talk to seems to hate Kathmandu. “It’s dusty, and noisy, and there’s nothing to do.” It’s the complaint I’ve heard a million times, followed by “One day is enough time there.” It seems like everyone goes to the same three or four places in Thamel and considers that the entire city. […]
40 Places To Visit in Pokhara: Museums, Adventure Sports, Day Trips & More
The list of places to visit in Pokhara is endless. Walk in any direction, and you’re surrounded by beauty. It’s a haven for trekking and adventure sports, but for those who don’t fancy themselves “thrill seekers” there’s tons of places to sit back and relax as well. Take in some culture at the museums, visit […]
Best Hotels in Pokhara (Lakeside) for Every Budget
I’ve spent a lot of time in Pokhara as a traveler including month-long stays in the city. The first time, I went as a solo backpacker staying in hostels. Later, I went back to stay in mid-ranged private rooms. Most recently, Suraj and I took advantage of some deals at the higher end hotels in […]
The Best Restaurants in Pokhara
I’ve spent a lot of time in Pokhara during my travels since it’s a major hub for tourism in Nepal, not to mention the starting point for several treks. Suraj and I like to frequent certain restaurants while there, and I finally decided to compile a list of the best restaurants in Pokhara. This time, […]
Patan Itinerary: Hotels, Restaurants, Temples, Walking Tours & More
The first time I went to Nepal, I really dragged my feet about going to Patan. In my mind, it was too far away to go for just one day, but it wasn’t far enough to warrant switching hotels. On my second visit to Nepal, I was invited to Patan to watch a friend DJ […]
Kathmandu Itinerary: Hotels, Restaurants, Sightseeing & More
Kathmandu has quickly become my second home. Having spent weeks at a time there over the course of several months, I’ve had the chance to really explore the city. However, I realize not everyone will be able to spend months in Kathmandu, and frankly, most might not want to. Having visited all of the top […]
Begnas Lake: City Guide & Photography
The first time I visited Nepal, a local friend brought me to Begnas Lake for lunch. The fish we had was amazing and the lake was much quieter than Pokhara’s busy Lakeside. I’ve always wanted to go back, but for some reason it just never happened. This year, I got to return with my family. […]
Tansen, Palpa: City Guide & Photography
Tansen, Nepal is a special city to me because it’s the place my boyfriend was born. I have to say, I was super excited to see it, but I hadn’t done any research before arriving. It didn’t seem necessary since I had a tour guide who was born and raised there. The truth is, I […]
Pharping, Nepal: Things to do, Hotels, Monasteries, Hikes & More
After finishing up a fairly exciting three day trek around the southwest portion of the Kathmandu Valley, we decided to stop in Pharping which was on the way home. It was a place I’d never heard of before, and I couldn’t even locate it on Google Maps. It seemed clear that this would be a […]
Bandipur, Nepal: City Guide & Photography
Bandipur, Nepal is one of those places you hear about all the time, and you think there is no way it will live up to the hype. Yet, my visit there somehow exceeded my expectations. Walking down the streets of Bandipur is like taking a trip to France or Italy without leaving Nepal. Beautiful architecture […]