As our life here in Nepal is slowly coming to an end, our new adventure – our long journey home – awaits.
Saying good bye to dear friends and colleagues is always hard but thanks to communication technologies (Facebook, email, etc.), we’ll always keep tabs on each other … however, I do have a strong feeling [...]
By Monika Terfloth – Part 10 of 10 of the Mother in-law in Nepal and India series.
Hello Everyone,
One last time to write, one last chapter before I head for home. The thought of home is more appealing as that day draws nearer and we are rich with memories. We have managed a traditional thanksgiving dinner [...]
By Monika Terfloth – Part 9 of 10 of the Mother in-law in Nepal and India series.
Hello Everyone, today we are again in Delhi.
We left Agra a few days ago to begin the drive through the Rajasthan countryside with our trusty driver Sovran at the wheel. "The monsoon have not been good this year" he [...]
This little island is quite amazing. The emerald, sea green ocean, the long stretch of white sandy beaches paralleled with an abundance of restaurants of various cuisines …. and of course, buffets with “bottom-less iced teas” that try to under price and out smörgåsbord each other (we found one for as low as PHP 250).
One restaurant in particular [...]
We literally only had less than 12 hours in Baler but I can share this much, we’ll definitely be back again to explore this hidden gem in the Aurora province.
The drive from Manila to our relatives place in Quezon was not bad – 6-hours through beautiful rural settings, rice fields, arid landscapes, and even intimate [...]
It was our first time in Hawaii and more significantly our first reintroduction to North American culture. When we landed at the airport it felt so surreal that we were actually here. I quickly had to get used to driving again as well as not worrying about power outages, water shortages, an abundance of rich, [...]
As our life here in Nepal is slowly coming to an end, our new adventure – our long journey home – awaits.
Saying good bye to dear friends and colleagues is always hard but thanks to communication technologies (Facebook, email, etc.), we’ll always keep tabs on each other … however, I do have a strong feeling [...]
There are many shops in Kathmandu and in Patan that are fair trade, locally made, and supportive of small communities and women’s groups. Here are some of the most popular stores and our favourite ones both big and small.
Mahaguthi – Craft with a Conscience – in Lazimpath (small store), Kupondole, Patan (main store)
One of our [...]
Last week marked our one year anniversary in Nepal. Amazingly on one hand, time has really flown by. On the other hand however, considering all the changes we have experienced, our time here has felt much, MUCH longer.
I can say one thing for sure, I have definitely learned and grown a lot since I first [...]
Volunteers reports on VSO Nepal’s latest green initiative.
by Rex T., Edited by Stephen Massey, and with the help of Hilary Wright.
Last September, VSO Nepal made a bold decision to ban the use of plastic bags within the office premise. Although causing extra inconvenience and being initially unpopular with some staff and volunteers, the decision was [...]
It was an amazing, awe-inspiring trek at times and one of the most labourous workouts I have ever experienced. The 5-day Ghorepani – Ghandruk Loop Teahouse Trek had just the right number of days for us novice trekkers but it also was enough to make me salivate for more.
Along with the spectacular scenery and the immerse cultural [...]
