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  • Phokara is the Beach city of Nepal. Except the “beach” is actually the banks of the very small Phewa Lake. The energy and enthusiasm for tourists and relaxation, however is...0November 15, 2009

    A Review| Phokara, Nepal

    Phokara is the Beach city of Nepal. Except the “beach” is actually the banks of the very small Phewa Lake. The energy and enthusiasm for tourists and relaxation, however is…

  • By far, my favorite place to travel in Nepal is the small fifedom of Bhaktapur. This ancient and walled town is just 20 km away from Kathmandu, but lacks the...1November 15, 2009

    A Review| Bhaktapur, Nepal

    By far, my favorite place to travel in Nepal is the small fifedom of Bhaktapur. This ancient and walled town is just 20 km away from Kathmandu, but lacks the…

  • While Traveling in… India There are a couple of things you should know… 1. At the airport, men will offer to help you with your bags. If you want the...0November 13, 2009

    While Traveling In… India

    While Traveling in… India There are a couple of things you should know… 1. At the airport, men will offer to help you with your bags. If you want the…

  • While Traveling in… Nepal There are a couple of things you should know: 1. If you are white, you will be stared at. The people of Nepal are curious about...0November 13, 2009

    While Traveling In… Nepal

    While Traveling in… Nepal There are a couple of things you should know: 1. If you are white, you will be stared at. The people of Nepal are curious about…

  • I’ve written quite a bit about how difficult it is to travel in India. There are many highlights, however- with two destinations standing out in particular. The first and most...0November 8, 2009

    My Top Picks for India

    I’ve written quite a bit about how difficult it is to travel in India. There are many highlights, however- with two destinations standing out in particular. The first and most…

  • The Golden Triangle is a very historical trifecta of landmarks that exist in India. Made up of Delhi in the North, Agra in the southeast and Jaipur in the southwest,...0November 8, 2009

    That one time in India

    The Golden Triangle is a very historical trifecta of landmarks that exist in India. Made up of Delhi in the North, Agra in the southeast and Jaipur in the southwest,…

  • If you read my recent blog post about how much I am missing Nepal, then perhaps that can serve as a disclaimer before you read about my experiences in India....2November 5, 2009

    About India

    If you read my recent blog post about how much I am missing Nepal, then perhaps that can serve as a disclaimer before you read about my experiences in India….

  • During the last few days of our time in Bhaktapur, we sat down to interview Ramesh for our documentary film. In his small office at the back of his ancient...0November 5, 2009

    Leaving Nepal

    During the last few days of our time in Bhaktapur, we sat down to interview Ramesh for our documentary film. In his small office at the back of his ancient…

  • Travel affords ample time to be introspective. It is perhaps the reason that many people succumb to their wanderlust. To give themselves permission to indulge in the conversations that are...0October 23, 2009

    Call me adventurous?

    Travel affords ample time to be introspective. It is perhaps the reason that many people succumb to their wanderlust. To give themselves permission to indulge in the conversations that are…

  • There are many street dogs running through the cobblestone alleyways of Bhaktapur. They sunbathe on the steps of grand pagodas, rummage through trash piles, and expertly maneuver through traffic. Humans...3October 20, 2009

    Happy Dog Day!

    There are many street dogs running through the cobblestone alleyways of Bhaktapur. They sunbathe on the steps of grand pagodas, rummage through trash piles, and expertly maneuver through traffic. Humans…

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