Nepal

My Experience Teaching in Kathmandu

It was the spring of 2017. Having spent 6 months in New Zealand with a Working Holiday Visa before entering my university, I knew that I should be doing something abroad instead of sulking at home. But then, I had zero ideas on what to do, so I opened up and talked to...

Sunrise in Nepal

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Mountains know no boundaries. I took this picture at Tumling, Nepal while on a trek to Sandakphu, West Bengal last December with Youth Hostel Associations of India [YHAI]. The beauty of Sandakphu trek was that I constantly moved between India and Nepal. Mountains do...

The Sleeping Buddha – Nepal

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Amazing things happen when Men and Mountains meet. I had trekked to Sandakphu, West Bengal, India [12000 feet] with Youth Hostel Association of India [YHAI]. More than the climb I was fascinated about the view of Mt. Kanchenjunga under Full-moon light. 25th December,...

Insight Vacations Lower Prices on India and Nepal Tours

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Insight Vacations has announced it will be lowering prices up to $1,280 per person on its range of India & Nepal premium and luxury escorted journeys. Insight Vacations’ inaugural India & Nepal program was launched in December 2011 and consists of two luxury Gold...

Life in Durbar Square, Kathmandu

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My first impressions of Kathmandu were nothing to write home about. Scenes of suicidal drivers hysterically tooting loud horns, buffalos crossing the road and open sewers reeking of stale urine did very little to impress me, as I sat speechless in a rattling tuk tuk,...

Lumbini: the Buddhist Mecca

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It was my long standing desire to ride across the snowy Himalayan ranges on my motorcycle and after a long time of planning holidays, finances and logistics, I was well on my way towards the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. I rode my bike into Sanauli village in Uttar...

Obituary: Sir Edmund Hillary

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It's always sad when one of your heroes dies. For anybody who doesn't know, Sir Edmund Hilary passed away today at 88. Along with his sherpa Tenzeng Norgay, he was the first man to summit Mt. Everest in 1953. Growing up I always had a fascination with men like...

Mt. Everest and Nepal

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TAMPA, FL (August 2, 2007)—Tour operator Cox & Kings USA announces a Signature Travel Extension titled "Mt. Everest & Nepal." The private four day, three night tour includes a two-hour round trip helicopter tour to Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the Himalayan...

Asia and Boundless Journeys

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STOWE, Vermont -- Active itineraries. Cultural encounters. Authentic experiences. Boundless Journeys offers The World's Great Adventures for travelers interested in a diverse variety of activities, from walking tours and hiking vacations, to sea kayaking adventures,...

Boundless Journeys Savings

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Golf Around the World with Le Méridien

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LONDON (April 2006): Why stay in the U.S. to play golf? Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts offers golf resorts in some of the most exotic, exciting and uncommon destinations in the world with challenging courses suitable for both professionals and amateurs. Below, please...