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Draped along the spine of the Himalaya, Nepal is a land of sublime scenery, time-worn temples, and some of the best hiking trails on earth. It's a poor country, but it is rich in scenic splendour and cultural treasures. The kingdom has long exerted a pull on the Western imagination.
It's the kind of country that lingers in your dreams long after you leave it. This is why so many travellers are drawn back to Nepal, armed the second time round with a greater appreciation of its natural and cultural complexity, a stout pair of walking boots and a desire for sculpted calf muscles.
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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 | By kjones | Views [12]
well about two weeks have already passed and a lot has happened in that
time. i have now finished my volunteer work propper in nepal and its
time for the travel to begin. However the last few weeks have been
fairly hectic themselves. After my adventure ... Read more >
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 | By buhoo | Views [14]
The Annapurna Base Camp trek or as it’s more commonly knows as, the ABC, proved to be a 9 day trekking adventure for me. As my first ‘real’ trekking experience, I’m extremely glad I decided to contract the services of a guide and porter each. Yes, I ... Read more >
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 | By alpha_ | Views [41] | Comments [2]
Like you know, I going to Pakistan, I really have a heart for
this country, and every things is prepared, in every single detail...
It`s also my only way to get out of India, all the other country are closed.
But, because ... Read more >
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 | By hannahmbwright | Views [6]
Summer 2009- Outline:
I'll arrive in Kathmandu on the 29th June with three other volunteers from Bristol University. We'll have a few days to see the city and adjust before we meet up with the other volunteers for the training week which starts on Friday ... Read more >
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 | By margitpirsch | Views [24]
Wednesday May 13th (my father died 6 years ago on this day)
Thamel (touristy downtown area in Kathmandu) is a good transition to the “real” world, or better: The world and the life I am accustomed to. I am so, ever so, grateful that I got ... Read more >
Tags: larry and gita in a cafe in kathmandu (thamel)
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 | By margitpirsch | Views [26]
All
right, it was a long ass ride in the bus!
I could
not get comfortable the roads were rough, the frequent stops were a blessing
and a curse. We experienced 2 road blocks at night, one in a village were
somebody was accused of kidnapping ... Read more >
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 | By margitpirsch | Views [28]
Found a lodge next to a buddhist monastary. When we first arrived, we thought somebody is playing with a microphone and doesn't know that the speakers where on outside (you know when kids play with microphones, right?) It turned out to be some kind ... Read more >
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 | By margitpirsch | Views [25]
Friday
May 8 th –
We
got served chapatti and milk tea for breakfast – this time the chapattis were
more like latkes – very, very rich and yummy. I ate myself silly……..
We
also got invited to stay a day longer and visit the ... Read more >
Tags: waiting for the bus
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 | By buhoo | Views [30]
Have been spending the last few days wandering around Pokhara and its nearby villages. Definitely feel as if these past few days of relative inactivity has helped ease the muscular pains and bruises from the kayaking trip. Am now feeling all psyched ... Read more >
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 | By buhoo | Views [19]
I’ve finally renewed my tourist visa! Has taken me 4 separate tries over the last week to get this done. My first attempt involved a painful let down by the almighty travel bible a.k.a. the Lonely Planet guide to Nepal, which had outdated information ... Read more >
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