Category: Nepal

A watercolor of a Bodhi tree overlooking the Himalayan Mountains in Bandipur This majestic Bodhi tree sits on a high hill over Bandipur in Nepal. The view from here is of the majestic Himalayan mountains. The tree is reachable with a 45 minute hike from the town itself. The mountains aren’t always visible though. Dawn …

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A watercolor of a fisherman at Begnas Lake, in Pokhara, Nepal Pokhara is known for rest, relaxation and adventure. It’s also known as a the city of seven lakes. True be told, this is a bit of exaggeration. Of the seven lakes only three to four are “real” lakes. The others fill up in monsoon …

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A painting of the reconstructed Boudha stupa in Nepal It’s one of the iconic symbols of Nepal and Buddhism. The massive stupa known as Boudha was also damaged in the 2015 earthquake. In 2017 it was fully restored. While the initial damage did not seem like much, the upper part of the stupa sustained structural …

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A painting of the impressive Siddhi Laxmi Temple in Nepal Every year I try to include something light, enjoyable and photographic for the holidays. This year I’m including some art from Nepal and new photographs from around the world. The paintings are a different look on iconic and little know parts of the country. I …

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Spending Christmas & the New Year in Nepal I’ve spent many a Christmas and New Year in Nepal. There’s plenty to do, but it’s not always so easy to figure it out. Here’s a helping hand if you happen to be spending the holidays in Nepal! First things first, do realize that Nepal by virtue …

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Asking the right questions before and during your trek can help save you time, money, and your life. From no money to no time, many trekkers are sacrificing their lives & holidays when they shouldn’t be Over the past 17+ years I’ve received countless emails with questions about trekking in Nepal. Of the majority the …

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What’s it like to stay in a trekking lodge or teahouse in Nepal? It’s like a cross between a commercial “homestay” and a budget family guest house. Truth be told, there are lots of accommodation options when trekking in Nepal that fall into the categories of trekking lodge, teahouse, guesthouse, and hotel. There’s very little …

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