a life of serendipity
Wow, has it been an eventful couple of weeks! To start, I'm in Asia! Being back in Nepal has been absolutely amazing. I love this country. The dusty charm of Kathmandu, the fresh mountain air, and the fact that everything is so damn chaotic but it all works out in the end. The Three Passes [...]
This is going to be a pretty big post, so before I jump into it, I’m going to give you a little table of contents. I’ll be covering: A brief summary of the trek Itinerary Budget How to get in/out Essential Items A day by day overview/ “what to expect”/ my recommendations (the longest bit!) [...]
How much does the Everest Base Camp trek cost? That's the little nugget of information that everyone's interested in. The honest answer? It varies from person to person. Not the answer you were looking for, I know. This post is going to break down the costs of the trek to clear up any confusion. First [...]
So, you're going trekking in Nepal... lucky you! While it seems like there's quite a bit to do prior to the start of your trek, the permits are easily sorted within a day. What Permits Do I Need? First things first. If you're doing the Everest Base Camp trek, Three Passes trek, Annapurna Base Camp/Sanctuary [...]
Kathmandu is one of my favourite cities. I'll admit, it took quite a few visits for me to see the absolute beauty and charm of the city, but it's now a place I long to return to! 7 times in Kathmandu later, and I've definitely found the highlights of the city. I understand that the [...]
One year ago, I was on my way to Nepal for the third time. Nepal is a country I will never get tired of… It’s full of so much happiness, culture, and beauty… in a word, Nepal is vibrant. One year ago, I was full of excitement and curiosity about what was to come. Little [...]
It's getting to be trekking season in Nepal!!! After you've finished a trek, you might want a little break. While the prayer flags, mountain views, and endless amounts of daal bhat are certainly well-loved on the trail, your body can just get drained! Enter Pokhara. Pokhara is a 7 hour bus ride away from Kathmandu or [...]
Gooood day, friends! Nepal isn't often seen as a foodie destination, but OH MY it has incredible food. Today's post is a list of the most memorable foods in Nepal. These are some of the foods I came across again and again! Have a read, start salivating, and book a trip to Nepal! And to my [...]
I am a solo female traveler. Naturally, this prompts people to ask me about safety. One of the places people ask me about most is Nepal. I've traveled to Nepal three times- two of which were solo trips, and I've "lived" there for about three months. It's important to remember that bad things can happen [...]
I've been told many times that Bardia (also Bardiya) National Park is Chitwan National Park 30 years ago. Slightly off the beaten track, Bardia National Park is a little hidden gem amongst travelers in Nepal. Even if travelers have heard about it and become interested in it, as soon as they see the only way of [...]
