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 [...]
Our last days in Nepal was such a whirl-wind of affairs – packing, final travel arrangements, dog-sitting, more packing, and of course saying good-bye to good friends, who for most may take quite a long time to see again.
Namaste ra pheri betaula.
You will see Mandala Books on Kantipath Road and inevitably stumble upon Pilgrims and but United Books is underdog book store in KTM.
The owner of the shop was extremely friendly and really went out of his way to try to find a particular book that I was looking for. Like most stores, this one also [...]
We plan to publish a photo journal of our travels soon (as soon as we finish debating which photos to include). We’ll probably use Shutterfly or Blurb. I hope to do the same for many of my friends (Gord and Michelle, you’re next).
Lately, I’ve been inspired by some stunning photography. Here are some web [...]
If I had to describe my volunteer experience in Nepal in just a few words, of course you would hear the proverbial, movie-like phrases such as “Life changing”, “Memorable and Rewarding”, “Riveting”, “Two-thumbs up with Dal Bhaat!” etc.
However, I can also describe the often day-to-day rituals and and unusual scenarios that I have experienced as [...]
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 [...]
