In the past, getting a Nepal tourist visa on arrival was incredibly hard to navigate. There was almost no information online and even less help at the airport. Because of that, I always paid to get a visa in advance by mailing my passport to the Consulate in NYC. Now, the tourist visa on arrival process […]
Yosemite Day Trips: Tips and Tricks for Success
I’m really excited that I’m finally able to offer guest posts on my blog, and this one is from my friend Dylan who I met in Austin, Texas a few months ago. He’s a pro on all things Yosemite including Yosemite day trips, and I wanted to pick his brain for some great advice. I’m […]
Travel Bedroom Decor: My Guide to Decorating with Souvenirs
I’m going to be honest here and start this post by saying that I used to hate souvenirs. Like, really hate them. To be fair, I grew up in New York, and my idea of a souvenir was an assortment of different sized plastic Statue of Liberty knick knacks. Later, I began to collect one […]
Nepal SIM Card Options: Ncell or Namaste?
SIM cards have always been a bit of a mystery to me. Prior to traveling, I didn’t even know you could change a SIM card. An expensive phone plan seemed like the only option. I remember Googling, “How to get a cheap phone plan for Asia.” One search after the other said, “SIM cards are […]
Everest Base Camp Packing List
Trekking to Everest Base Camp is daunting to say the least. Every time I thought about what to pack, I felt overwhelmed. While the company I went with provided an Everest Base Camp packing list, I also did extensive research online to ensure I didn’t forget anything. For my trek, I did the Gokyo Lake […]
The Best Time to Visit Nepal for Travel
A question I get asked constantly is, “When is the best time to visit Nepal?” Honestly, the question seems simple, but it really matters what you’re looking for. Is the weather, seeing local culture, avoiding crowds, or getting a good deal the most important to you? Which part of Nepal will you be visiting, or […]
Nepal’s Newari Caste: Food, Culture and Traditions
Nepal is a diverse country with around 125 different ethnic groups and 123 different languages. Before I arrived, I assumed everyone was Nepali and spoke Nepalese. While that is kind of true, there are a variety of different ethnic groups. Further, among each ethnic group there are subgroups. I’ve been lucky enough to make friends […]
2 Years Worth of Lessons Learned from my Bucket List
It was three years ago that I came up with a crazy idea. I would save up money, quit my job, and travel the world. I was tired of letting life pass me by, so I made the ultimate bucket list. It had 20 things I wanted to complete by the time I turned 30 […]
Himalayan Salt Room Therapy: What it’s like
I’m back in the good ole USA trying something you’d expect to find in the Himalayas. Halotherapy also known as salt room therapy. It’s a word I’d never heard of until this week. Halotherapy is a treatment that involves sitting in a room full of Himalayan salt. If you follow my blog, you probably know […]
Book Review: The Sex Lives of Cannibals by J. Maarten Troost
When someone recommends that you read a book called “The Sex Lives of Cannibals” because “It’s really funny” and “You’ll like it a lot” you really can’t help but be curious. What exactly was it about me that made someone recommend a book with this title? The truth is, the book has very little to […]