It’s been my mission to get off the beaten path in Kathmandu during my first two weeks in Nepal. It’s a city that every visitor spends time in, yet very few enjoy. It’s dusty, noisy, and swarming with tourists. When everyone hates a city, I like to think of it as a challenge. I know […]
Nagi Gompa Monastery: Half Day Hike
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 […]
Changu Narayan, Nepal: Temple & Village Guide
Changu Narayan is a small village on a hilltop in the district of Bhaktapur. The small village is famous for having the oldest temple in Nepal. While the exact age of Changu Narayan Temple is unknown, there is a famous inscription on the Western Gate which was written by King Manadeva in 464 AD and […]
Things to do in Bhaktapur: Museums, Temples, Day Trips & more
Bhaktapur, in my opinion, is one of the most underrated destinations in Nepal. The city comes from an extremely rich culture dating back to the 8th century. Until the 12th century, it was actually the capital of Nepal. It’s most famous for its handicrafts including wood carving and pottery making. But don’t let this quaint […]
Godawari Botanical Garden Travel Guide
I’ve been wanting to go to the Godawari Botanical Garden for a while now. Even though it’s so close to Kathmandu, it often goes overlooked when we are thinking of places to visit. It’s only an hour and a half by car which makes it a great day trip from Kathmandu, however there are also […]
Pottery Making in Nepal: Bhaktapur Day Trip to Thimi
While many tourists visit the popular Pottery Square within Bhaktapur’s city limits, the majority of pottery is made in a small city just a few kilometers away. The city of Thimi is famous for its production of pottery and the top dog in town is Thimi Ceramics. Thimi is a short 20-minute bus ride from […]
Kathmandu to Pokhara Bus & Flight Options
Figuring out public transportation in Nepal can be daunting. There’s very little information online, and what is listed is vague at best. However, taking the bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara is not as hard to figure out as one would think. Buying tickets is easy and getting to the bus station isn’t particularly difficult, but […]
The Rani Mahal in Palpa, Nepal: Travel Guide & Photography
The Rani Mahal in Palpa, or Ranighat Palace, is often referred to as the “Taj Mahal of Nepal.” Although it doesn’t resemble the famous Taj Mahal visually, it does have a similar back story full of love and determination. This palace is built along the Kali Gandaki River in the Palpa District of Nepal. At […]
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. […]