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The official launch of Nepal’s best guidebook Having an official book launch was not something I was expecting to do for my guidebook. It’s already been out for the past month or so. But this is Nepal and this is the wonderful charming part of Nepal I enjoy so very much. Rajan Sakya the CEO …

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Nepali Coffee Beans and Roasters This is about where to find the best coffee beans, roasters and brands in Nepal. For getting a great cup of coffee read my review of coffee shops in Nepal. I’ve spent a lot of time in coffee shops throughout Nepal and by making my own coffee with Nepali beans. …

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Traveling Nepal in the Monsoon Season means taking care I don’t particularity like traveling in Nepal during the monsoon season (late June, July, August), or rainy season as it’s sometimes known as. Not because there’s nothing to do, but because of the bad infrastructure (roads) and communication. Beware of overzealous tour companies promising everything is …

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Taking a bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara should be nice and easy but … I was going to write this about three years ago to help other travelers. But decided to postpone it to give “Nepal” a chance to fix the most traveled bus route frequented by tourists in the country. Time’s up Nepal! I’ve been …

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Redesigning the travel guidebook for the better I initially thought my first book would be a paperback about my overland journey. That idea started over 15 years ago. Then, the smart-phone came out followed by the Kindle and tablets which led all but a few to proclaim the death of the paperback book. Ebooks sprang up as …

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How finding great beads and jewelery became easy in Kathmandu A little known secret about my travels is that in every country I go there’s always one thing I try to find. A traditional bracelet. It all started a long time ago on another journey before The Longest Way Home ever started. I’ve kept the tradition …

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Discovering the temples of Thamel in Kathmandu Thamel is more known for its eclectic selection of trekking stores, cafes, pashmina stalls, restaurants, ramshackle guesthouses and emerging boutique hotels than for its temples. However the very name Thamel comes from Thabahi whose true origin center point is the 1000 plus year old Bikramashila Mahabihar (Bhagwan bahal) …

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