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Have you seen any space invaders in Kathmandu? Bear with me on this one as there’s more to it than just a title. I’ve seen them before, space invaders in Kathmandu. But, I just passed by. Kathmandu is full of weird, quirky things so sometimes walking by is best. It wasn’t until I was updating …

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What has happened in Nepal since the 2015 earthquake I originally wrote this on April 25th 2016, one year after the earthquake. Now it’s April 25th 2017 and little has changed. That is the sad fact of post earthquake Nepal. Read on for some on-the-ground facts the hold no punches. It’s exactly two years since …

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Taking Archery Lessons in Kathmandu Archery is not something you would often associate with Kathmandu or Nepal. It does have a long history in Nepal just as it has around the world. Hunting both on foot and on horse Nepalese archers were once prolific with a bamboo bow and arrow. Then came progress and it …

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Into the Bardia jungle at dawn The day begins at dawn with an early shower. No deodorant, no cologne and no soap. In other words, no chemical smells. Tigers and other wildlife can smell you from miles away. If they smell something as disgusting as fragrance chemicals they are less likely to come out and …

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A day of color in Kathmandu, Nepal I’ve celebrated many Holi festivals in Nepal. By far the most enjoyable place to enjoy it is Kathmandu city. Though physical reminders of the 2015 earthquake were ever present you would be difficult to see it from the smiles and cheers throughout the day. Here is how the day …

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Planning a trip to Bardia is easier than it seems Bardia National Park is in Nepal’s far south west region. I’d heard the rumors for years of Bardia being like Chitwan was before the tourists arrived 20+ years ago. It was the “real jungle” of Nepal where tigers, elephants and one-horned rhinos roamed freely. There …

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The Hanuman Sadhu at the Shivaratri Festival in Nepal Today is the Shivaratri festival in Nepal. An annual Hindu festival to celebrate the God Shiva who is also the lord of yogis (practitioners of yoga). Hanuman, also known as Mahavira or Bajrangbali, is another Hindu god who is devoted to Rama however in certain texts he is …

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