How to cross the westernmost border from Nepal to India via land, Mahendranagar to Banbasa, or the other way around. I had troubles finding the info online about this when I was looking for it, so I thought it would be useful to write them here. IMPORTANT: your Indian visa needs […]
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A Travel Guide to Bardia National Park
Situated in South-West Nepal, Bardia National Park is part of that wide and wild Terai, the lowland belt between India and Nepal, rich of grasslands, savannas, forests and swamps. Bardia offers an authentic experience of local life and culture, Tharu people are the main ethnic group in the region, and […]
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Chilling, Planning, and Paragliding in Pokhara
Pokhara is a very particular place, in quite an unexpected way as far as I am concerned. There’s three things people mostly do: chilling, paragliding, and planning their next adventures. The city is expansive and sprawls out over a vast area, but most travellers stick to the lakeside and north […]
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Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek Explained
Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres above sea level. It’s one of the great Himalayas circuits that has been discovered in recent years. Here you have the organization, logistic, costs, and highlights of this faboluous trek! Less touristic compared to the more known Annapurna […]
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Unexpected Experience in Dakshinkali – Kathmandu Valley
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 […]
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Barber 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
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The Complete Gear List for the Trekker and World Traveler
What equipment should I take with me for long term traveling, adaptable to different type of activities and weather conditions (including trekking and camping)? Here’s a list which strikes a good balance between weight, comfort, and adaptability. I’ve done my research and read all possible articles on travellers’ blogs and […]
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5 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 […]
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A 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, […]
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Crossing 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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