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. […]
Kathmandu Night Life: The Best Clubs, Lounges, and Bars
I’m going to be honest and say that I’m not really big on going out late at night. I’m more of a snuggle up in bed and read a book kind of girl. However, I’ve been in Kathmandu long enough that I’ve frequented a few cool lounges (totally my scene) as well as a few […]
The Best Restaurants in Thamel, Kathmandu
Most people don’t know what to expect of the food scene in Kathmandu. What does one eat in Nepal? Curries, lentil soups, and rice are pretty prominent, however, nothing is really out of reach. The best restaurants in Thamel have everything from Italian style pasta to Japanese ramen. You can have whatever your heart desires. […]
The Best Restaurants in Kathmandu According to Locals
Whenever I talk about the best restaurants in Kathmandu, my friends back home are shocked at the variety of cuisines. Kathmandu has quickly become my second home, and while many people speed through the city, I actually love coming back between treks and adventures to relax and take in the food scene. That’s right, I […]
5 Best Coffee Shops in Kathmandu
As someone who loves coffee and as a digital nomad, it’s a no brainer that I tend to hang out in coffee shops a lot. Prior to living in Kathmandu, I considered coffee shops to be my interchangeable offices each day, but there’s always a few that become my favorites. In my opinion, these are […]
4 Best Family Restaurants in Kathmandu
Kathmandu has tons of great restaurants to choose from with unlimited types of cuisine, but finding a place that the whole family will enjoy can be a challenge. My top three picks for the best family restaurants in Kathmandu, Nepal stand out from the rest for a bunch of reasons. With features like children’s play […]
5 Best Cafes in Kathmandu with a Garden
While most people might complain about the lack of trees and the amount of dust flying around Kathmandu, one of the things I find amazing is how there are still beautiful garden cafes in the capital city. Having spent a lot of time in Manhattan, I can’t imagine a small garden right smack in the […]
Kathmandu Itinerary: Hotels, Restaurants, Sightseeing & More
Kathmandu has quickly become my second home. Having spent weeks at a time there over the course of several months, I’ve had the chance to really explore the city. However, I realize not everyone will be able to spend months in Kathmandu, and frankly, most might not want to. Having visited all of the top […]
Tarebhir Hiking Route in Kathmandu
It always amazes me how you never hear about a place and all of a sudden everyone is talking about it. The amount of times I’ve heard people talking about going to Tarebhir is kind of insane. With limited travel options, a lot of locals have been taking the time to explore around Kathmandu and […]
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 […]