Defining “home” This is not an easy thing to write. By its very subjective and relative nature such a definition cannot be captured in one short article. A book might do it. But I would imagine it would equally be condemned by the majority of its readership for being one-sided or at the very least for unbalanced impartial… Continue reading more »
Food from Nepal: Makhmali Kebab (chicken)
Published in: Nepalese food | May 17th, 2012
Makhmali Kebab or Murg Chicken Kebab from Nepal With its origins firmly rooted in India Makhmali Kebab has found its way into many a Nepalese menu for good reason. Makhmali is very delicious without being too overpowering in either spice nor heat thus it makes for a wonderful dinner. What is Makhmali or Murg chicken… Continue reading more »
Nepal Strikes Guide: How to cope with a strike (banda) in Nepal as a tourist
Published in: How to guides ..., Nepal | May 14th, 2012
A huge guide for travelers and tourists to Nepal who may not be aware that Nepal is often prone to nationwide strikes that may disrupt their holidays or treks. Packed full of helpful practical information this is a must read before traveling to Nepal as it will help you avoid many problems with the infamous Nepal banda
Red Dust: a path through China by Ma Jian – travel book review
Published in: Reviews | May 10th, 2012
The story of how a book can travel with you I normally only highlight book reviews if I have enjoyed them on my own travels. In this case I thought the brief story behind my reading of this book might also be interesting too. My history with the book Red Dust I bought this book over… Continue reading more »
Shivaratri in Nepal: festival of Shiva with sadhus, crowds & hashish
Published in: Discover World Culture, Nepal | May 7th, 2012
Maha Shivaratri in Nepal Shivaratri is an annual Hindu festival popular in both India and Nepal. Of all the many festivals in Nepal this is probably my favorite for many reasons. The primary being that there not too many tourists around as it’s usually held in the second or third months of the year which is the… Continue reading more »
Are you Experienced? by William Sutcliffe: travel book review
Published in: Reviews | May 3rd, 2012
Possibly the best “travel” book I’ve read – The question is are you experienced enough to read it? Last week I mentioned some books in my article on secondhand bookshops and the nicest bookseller in the world. A few people asked about them so I thought about adding a small supplemental review of travel books I’ve read while in Nepal.… Continue reading more »
Long-term travel monotony & how to avoid it
Published in: How to live overseas, Long-term travel | April 30th, 2012
Monotony and travel should not go hand in hand It’s something few people get to experience. Both long-term travel and travel monotony. The latter has rarely been written about and is perhaps experienced even less frequently. But it’s there, and it’s better to know about it than be caught off guard. I’ve dealt with both and can tell… Continue reading more »
Food from Nepal: Dal Bhat (tourist version)
Published in: Great food from around the world | April 26th, 2012
Dal Bhat is Nepal’s most widely eaten dish It’s on every menu in every place that serves food in Nepal. The Nepalese eat it two or three times a day, every day. It’s my favorite food in Nepal. It’s Dal Bhat! As I wrote previous only what is the food like in Nepal Dal Bhat is Nepal’s… Continue reading more »
