Food from Nepal: Momos (tourist version)

Plate of momo in Nepal

Momos are one of the most addictive & tasty foods you can find in Nepal Ask many a tourist what their favourite food in Nepal is and there’s a strong chance they’ll reply “Momos!” There’s a good reason for this. Momos in Nepal are delicious! There’s also a substantial difference in tourist or upper scale …

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Long-term travel: planning your travel route with maps

Long-term travel and planning where to go One could just hop on a plane, bus, or boat and let the wind take you to where ever. It’s a nice idea. I’ve done it myself and it does have a unique appeal. However if someone is planning to be traveling over a long 18+ month period …

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Long-term travel planning: Preparing your friends & family

Long-term travel planning is about your friends & family too A few weeks ago I wrote about long-term travel monotony & how to avoid it. It was only later on that I realized there was a large chunk of the puzzle I’d left out for many people reading it. I was writing about my end of things. I’d …

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How to avoid counterfeit drugs & medicine when you travel

Counterfeit drugs, medicine & pharmaceuticals are very common around the world West Africa was my training ground to spot fake medicines. So fake are many of the pharmaceutical drugs over there that it’s become normal to take counterfeit medicine. Why? Well, the blunt reality is: it’s cheaper. And maybe, just maybe, might work. Think of it this way, …

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Food from Nepal: Makhmali Kebab (chicken)

Makhmali Kebab

Makhmali Kebab or Murg Chicken Kebab from Nepal With its origins firmly rooted in India Makhmali Kebab has found its way into many a Nepali 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 …

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Nepal Strikes Guide: How to cope with a strike (banda) in Nepal as a tourist

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

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Red Dust: a path through China by Ma Jian – travel book review

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 …

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