An out of the ordinary day tour at Pharphing & Dakshinkali villages about 20 Km south Kathmandu. The area is sacred to practitioners of Vajrayana Buddhism, a form of Tibetan Buddhism, as many Lama and meditation masters have achieved enlightenment there. A power place, which attracted a big community of […]
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Kathmandu Monkey Temple
The monkey temple (Swayambhu) in Kathmandu stands on a hill with overview on the whole city. Quite a touristic spot, but monkeys and souvenirs shop aside, there’s a nice art school for mandala and Buddhist deities paintings. It’s striking the difference between students, professional and masters made mandalas, even for […]
Read moreBarber Shop in Kathmandu
Barbers in Kathmandu take care of hairstyle (or beard only in my case) but are also skilled in massages. A pretty nice and energetic facial scrubbing and back massage! Cool stuff. The whole thing lasted more than an hour! Highly recommended! Booking.com
Read more5 Great Places to Visit in North Vietnam
My Vietnam trip wasn’t exactly a well-organised itinerary. It was more like the spur of the moment thing, but I ended up visiting some pretty cool places! I was travelling in January, days were sometimes sunny, more often a bit rainy. Warm was bearable, but probably not the best time […]
Read moreA Dreamlike Travel Itinerary in Northern Laos
It’s impossible not to love Laos! Its authenticity, great food, smiling people, few and chilled tourists, great travel experiences, and wild jungles make it an ideal destination for backpackers It is undoubtedly one of my favourite places ever. I can’t even explain why, it’s a mix of things to do, […]
Read moreCrossing the Border between Thailand and North Laos
Entering the North of Laos via land from Thailand is pretty simple. From Chang Mai a bus will take you to the border. If you so desire, on the way you can stop by the famous Chang Rai’s White Temple for a couple of hours. This is more than enough […]
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