Nepal is famous for its mountains. Mount Everest and Annapurna beckon, especially in the fall and spring, to nearly a million travelers each year. Comprehensive guides that detail the country’s popular trekking…

Experiencing Nepal With Local Communities Safely: Travel Safety Tips
Travel and tourism have come to a virtual standstill everywhere for almost all of 2020…

Project Collaboration for Communities
When we think of Nepal, we think of mountains, different landscapes, temples and festivals. We seldom think…

Discovering Nepal’s Tea Culture
As the U.S. and Canada celebrate National Hot Tea Month, our thoughts turn to Ilam’s…

Staying in a homestay in Nepal? All you need to Know
In long experience travelling all over Asia I’ve found Nepal homestays among the most comfortable,…

Connect with Locals for an Unforgettable Travel Experience
As travelers, we don’t just want to know where to go and what to see…

Ethical Wildlife Experiences in Nepal
Nepal is home to an incredibly diverse array of precious endangered wildlife. Due to conservation…

How to Empower Women Through Travel
The most effective way to make sure your tourism spending stays in local hands is…
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A sweet surprise: celebrating Yomari Punhi
Each year at the end of the rice harvest and the rise of the December full moon, Yomari Punhi arrives in communities around Kathmandu Valley. Lucky travelers staying at community homestays in…
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Kathmandu City Guide
Sometimes called the Valley of the Gods, Kathmandu Valley is home to the three distinct cities of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan, also known as Lalitpur, where Hinduism and Buddhism coexist in harmony.…
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Staying in a homestay in Nepal? All you need to Know
In long experience travelling all over Asia I’ve found Nepal homestays among the most comfortable, safe and clean anywhere. You have to remember however, a homestay experience is a world apart from…
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Sightseeing in Tansen: Temples and Palaces
Tansen is a fascinating historic town, set in the hills a few hours from Pokhara. Once the capital of the Magar kingdom of Tanahun under the reign King Mukunda Sen, the kingdom…
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Connect with Locals for an Unforgettable Travel Experience
As travelers, we don’t just want to know where to go and what to see and do in a destination. We want to know what life is like, what the customs are and…
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Ethical Wildlife Experiences in Nepal
Nepal is home to an incredibly diverse array of precious endangered wildlife. Due to conservation efforts, it’s easier than ever to have the chance to spot a rare one-horned rhino, Bengal tigers,…
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How to Empower Women Through Travel
The most effective way to make sure your tourism spending stays in local hands is to support female-led and operated businesses around the globe. The global tourism sector is valued at USD $7.6…
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Chasing Waterfalls in Nagarkot
Nagarkot is only 25 km from Kathmandu, but it feels like another world. It’s a bumpy ride, but once you get there it’s all worth it. Crisp air, lush green hills, birds…