Nepal is one of the most diverse countries I’ve ever visited, and therefore, has a myriad of customs and etiquette. As a tourist, it can be a little confusing at first. The important thing to know is that Nepali people are very relaxed. Although the items listed below are strictly followed by Nepalese, they don’t […]
Travel Vaccinations for South East Asia
I’d like to start by stating that I am by no means a doctor in any way shape or form but thought it might be helpful to provide some info on the vaccinations for South East Asia I decided to get for a year long trip to 10 countries (Thailand, Myanmar, India, Nepal, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, […]
Celebrating the Tihar Festival in Nepal
One of the best parts of traveling is learning about other cultures. After spending a month in Bali and seeing the daily Hindu rituals performed there, I was excited to experience the Tihar Festival (a Nepali Hindu festival). One of my local friends thought it would be fun for me to see the difference between […]
Tips to Exchange Money in Nepal & Use ATMs
Having spent a lot of time in foreign countries, handling money seems like a no brainer. But, when I think back to my first real trip, I remember having no idea where to start. Should I exchange money in Nepal? Use a credit card? Do ATMs even exist there? A lot of people have asked […]
WiFi in Nepal: Where & How to Get Internet
As a digital nomad, one of the major things I look for when traveling is how hard it is to get WiFi in a country. WiFi in Nepal is surprisingly accessible, but takes a bit of patience. Although most places have WiFi, it doesn’t always work. A common expression in Nepal is “Ke garne?” or […]
Canyoning in Nepal: Waterfall Abseiling in the Jungle
Nepal is a mecca for adventure tourism. I knew I wanted to go bungy jumping, but to be honest, I didn’t know if I’d have the guts to jump. I didn’t want to take a 4 hour bus ride to The Last Resort with nothing to show for it. After looking at their website, I […]
20 Fun Things To Do in Nusa Lembongan, Bali
Despite being a tiny island off the coast of Bali, there are tons of things to do on Nusa Lembongan. From yoga to SCUBA diving, this island has it all! At first, Nusa Lembongan felt like a mystery to me. My only plan while there was to go to the beach. Beyond that, I really […]
Failing the PADI Open Water Scuba Course in Bali
After getting off to a rough start snorkeling, I wasn’t sure I wanted to learn to dive in Nusa Lembongan. I knew that getting my PADI would require me to go back to Manta Bay, the place that just a few days prior had sent my mind into an erratic state of panic. I’ve heard […]
Is Nepal Safe for Travel? A Comprehensive Guide
When I tell people how much time I spend in Nepal, one of the first questions is, “Is Nepal safe?” It’s a curious question to me because no one ever asked me if it was safe to go to countries in Europe. It was just assumed. The truth is, people don’t really know much about […]
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 […]