The travel guidebook evolution continues in Nepal The latest edition in my Nepal guidebook collection has been published with the release of the best guide book to Nepal 2017. It’s not just a collection of my individual guidebooks to Nepal but is in fact the most updated and innovative guidebook to the entire country of Nepal based on… Continue reading more »
Local Nepal Government imposes extra $20 fee on Everest Trekkers
Published in: Nepal | September 17th, 2017
Foreign trekkers on the Everest Base Camp trek will have to pay an additional 2,000 rupees from October 1st 2017 A few days ago news broke that the recently elected local government in the Solukhumbu region of Nepal will impose a 2,000 rupee fee to all trekkers entering that area. In other words – if… Continue reading more »
Which of Nepal’s Durbar Squares is better?
Published in: Nepal | September 14th, 2017
How is Nepal’s reconstruction of its Durbar Squares doing after the earthquake? Nepal has many Durbar Squares (royal squares), however the three most famous ones are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. These ancient royal squares are stalwart popular tourist attractions due to their beautiful temples, artwork and historical importance. They… Continue reading more »
Is China still allowing foreign tourists to visit Tibet? update 2017
Published in: Nepal, Tibet | September 11th, 2017
Yes, the Nepal China overland border opens again on September 16th October 29th 2017 One of the most popular questions I get is how to travel from Nepal to Tibet overland. It’s a very easy thing to do as that previous link to my travel guide will show. Likewise from mainland China into Tibet is… Continue reading more »
The Snowman Cafe: Nepal’s best cake shop
Published in: Nepal | August 31st, 2017
One of Freak Street’s oldest cafes is still the best Established in 1965, during Kathmandu’s early hippie era, The Snowman Cafe still stands today near Freak Street / Jhochhen Tole. What’s more the cakes in this cafe are by far, in my opinion, the best in Nepal. Entering into the Snowman Cafe is like walking back… Continue reading more »
A visit to modern day Freak Street in Kathmandu
Published in: Nepal | August 16th, 2017
Whatever happened to Freak Street? What a name to call a place! “Freak Street”. It’s actual name is Jhhonchen Tole and it sits to the south of and adjacent to Kathmandu Durbar Square. I once disregarded it, now it’s one of my favorite spots in Kathmandu. The name “Freak Street” was given to it by… Continue reading more »
The Gai Jatra festival is the Kathmandu Valley’s second largest festival of the year with Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan usually attracting the most festivities. This year I attended the Gai Jatra Festival in Bhaktapur which many people consider to be the best place to experience it. Last year I went to the Kathmandu Gai Jatra festival… Continue reading more »
Why I don’t accept free gifts or payments for guidebook reviews
Published in: How to guides ..., Travel Journals | August 2nd, 2017
I have never taken a payment or gift for a review – here’s why “Freebie is a product or service offered for free in exchange for a review” At least for the purposes of this article that is my definition of a “freebie”. I’ll also include cash, press trip, junket or any other form of… Continue reading more »
