Returning to Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, felt like going back to see an old friend, so well do we know this city now. It's a crazy, often overwhelming city that has a pulsating cultural heart and an energy so vibrant that it is hard not to fall for its many charms. The old city especially, around… Continue reading Six Places You Should Explore in the Kathmandu Valley
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Bandipur: A Slice of Europe in South Asia
The beauty of Nepal truly is something to behold. On our second visit to the country, Lynette and I wanted to make sure that we saw at least one new place. After our epic trek to Annapurna Base Camp and Mardi Himal, we decided to stop in the hilltop village of Bandipur on our way… Continue reading Bandipur: A Slice of Europe in South Asia
Trekking in Nepal: Annapurna Base Camp and Mardi Himal
From Siliguri in India, Ollie and I travelled to the Nepali border where we crossed into Kakarbhitta. It was a hot, dusty border town that offered very little, apart from our first Nepali dal bhat meals and some fantastic tea. That afternoon we took a direct night bus to Pokhara, arriving at about 6am the… Continue reading Trekking in Nepal: Annapurna Base Camp and Mardi Himal
A Cheeky Trip to Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park was a place slotted into our travel plans, mainly for my benefit. I had never been on a wildlife safari to see animals in their natural habitat. It was something that I had wanted to do but had never had the chance before. Even though Lynette had already been to the country that… Continue reading A Cheeky Trip to Chitwan National Park
Trekking in Nepal: Poon Hill
On our first trip to Nepal in 2016 we decided to do a multi-day trek. Nepal is, after all, the best place to do trekking in the world. Planning our Trek We didn't want to go with just anyone or the first tour agency that we saw, so we did our research thoroughly. We finally… Continue reading Trekking in Nepal: Poon Hill
Our First Trip to Kathmandu
Visiting Nepal was a first for me but I had heard so much about it. Lynette travelled Nepal two years ago and when we were changing our plans in Australia we knew that we had to experience the country together. The 2015 earthquake that devastated the country was obviously still very much in the forefront… Continue reading Our First Trip to Kathmandu