It has now been 4 months since I arrived in Nepal, out of which I have been stranded here for the last 3 because of the coronavirus lockdown that became effective countrywide on March 24th. To say that being stranded in Nepal for 3 months has been an inconvenience would be a huge understatement. In…
In early 2020, I finally decided to travel to a country I had long waited to visit: Nepal. The experience was an absolute blast. I spent one month travelling around the country and the next 3 months stranded because of the coronavirus lockdown living in the capital of Kathmandu. While the month I spent travelling…
Falling sick while travelling is a shitty experience, one that I’ve had to get used to in many of my travels. From falling stomach sick for a week in Gondar (Ethiopia) to that time I felt like I was dying from altitude sickness in Huaraz (Peru), I’m no stranger to being bedridden while abroad. This…
I still had a few days short of a week left on my Nepal visa. The last couple of days in Chitwan had been nothing short of great, and the more time I spent in Nepal the more I wanted to stay for longer. I still didn’t know where I would be heading after Nepal,…
On my quest to visit some of the most off-the-beaten-path places in Nepal, I had set my sights on making my way to Bardiya National Park, a park almost at the southwest tip part of the Nepal. But after researching and seeing what a clusterfuck it would’ve been to make it all the way there from…
In my last couple of years of travel, I have come to realize that I don’t do as much research as I used to before arriving at a destination. Nowadays, I more often than not choose to rely on word of mouth and the advice of other travellers when comes time to choose my next…
After having spent almost a full week in Pokhara, Nepal’s most visited city, I felt a sudden urge to get off the tourist trail for a little bit. Anyone who has travelled solo as extensively as I have can tell you that, even though the road alone can get lonely at times, it is sometimes…
Coming to Nepal this year was a decision I didn’t give much thought when I booked my flight. I just knew that I had always wanted to come and it was more of a snap decision given where I was at the time and what my options were. When I arrived, the only things I…
Anyone coming into Nepal will spend at least some time in its capital, Kathmandu. After all, Kathmandu is the only city in Nepal serving international routes. Kathmandu, however, is like no other place in Nepal. It’s big, dusty, and noisy. In short, it is a chaotic mess. Most travellers will use Kathmandu as a base…
I really don’t know how to feel about any of this. One of my friends immediately nodded in approval as we watched some of the many elephants doing circus tricks for the crowds’ entertainment while others were being mounted on by locals. This was by far one one of the weirdest animal experiences I’ve had…
Ever since I came into Laos, I kept hearing a name that I couldn’t possibly repeat: Non Kaw; Niong Kouw; Nang Kiew….. That shit was impossible to say. But at the same time, I kept being told that Nong Khiaw was one of the most beautiful places in Laos, so I decided to take a few days…
Before I say anything, let me start by saying, damn! I had no idea this would ever happen to me. The month of March started in spectacular fashion. Seeing the Himalayan mountains and hiking my way through Nepal (none of those big multi-day hikes though, just some short ones that would not kill me or make…
Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of the Lao kingdom (before being shifted to Vientiane), is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the most visited cities in Laos. For many, Luang Prabang serves as the starting point of their Laotian adventure. Served by an international airport and a two semi-efficient bus stations, Luang…
As I write this, the world has gone into major panic mode because of the coronavirus. With many countries choosing to close their borders, ban international flights from either coming in or going out, and many mandating its citizens to self-isolate for the foreseeable future, the world is a very different place than it was…
Ever been to a place you absolutely loved and hated at the same time? Every now and then, I come across such a place in this beautiful planet of ours. A place which I do not know how to feel about. A place that there are so many things to love about it, as well…
