I remember my first time in Nepal, I Googled the words “day trips from Kathmandu.” A bunch of posts came up for tour companies charging a fortune to take you an hour away. It was disheartening since I couldn’t afford to spend $100 a day at the time (or even now for that matter). It […]
Bungamati, Nepal: Village Guide & Photography
Bungamati is a small town located to the south of Kathmandu. While most tourists will never hear about it, it has a rich culture and holds important meaning to the locals of the Kathmandu Valley. Bungamati was the hometown of the deity named Machhindranath, also known as Matsyendra, Matsyendranatha, Minanatha, among other names. He is […]
Kakani, Nepal: Village Guide & Photography
Kakani, Nepal is a small village located on the ridge of the Kathmandu Valley rim. Its prime location makes it the perfect place to view the Himalayas. Every year, tourists flock to Nagarkot for its view, but frankly, the view from Kakani is better. The only reason this little village hasn’t hit tourist’s radar is […]
Panauti, Nepal: City Guide and Photography
I like to call Panauti “Little Bhaktapur” because of its charm. Although the old city resembled Bhaktapur a great deal, it’s much smaller and much less touristed. Still, it has its own Durbar Square (minus the entry fee), and its own version of Pashupatinath Temple which runs along the water acting as a cremation site […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]