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. […]
18 Nepali Wedding Traditions Explained
As an expat in Nepal, I had been invited to a few Nepali weddings, and honestly, I had no idea what was going on. When it was time for me and Suraj to get married, I wanted to understand the traditions and significance of what we would be doing during the ceremony. We would be […]
The Ultimate Guide to Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park was declared Nepal’s first National Park in 1973. Since then, it’s become one of the top sites in the world to spot the famous Bengal Tiger and Greater One-Horned Rhino. It’s also a popular part of the tourism route that runs through Nepal. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, it’s one of […]
The Most Beautiful Places of Nepal
I’ve talked to so many people who want to know where the most beautiful places of Nepal are. Everyone names the same five places, but there is a never ending list of cities and villages to visit within the country. Most tourists just haven’t heard of them. There’s such a gap of information for Nepal […]
The Best Travel Insurance for Trekking in Nepal & Why You Need It
Travel insurance for trekking in Nepal is an interesting topic. A lot of people think they won’t need travel insurance, and they might be right. Having trekked in Nepal on three occasions, I only needed my insurance once for trekking purposes. But, there were several times on each trek when I was so thankful I […]