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 …
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Last days in Nepal
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Let the Long Journey Home Begin…
As our life here in Nepal is slowly coming to an end, our new adventure - our long journey home - awaits.
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Best book store in Kathmandu
You will see Mandala Books on Kantipath Road and inevitably stumble upon Pilgrims and but United Books is underdog book store in KTM.
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Some photography sites
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 …
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Rex in Wonderland
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 …
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Fair Trade Shops in Kathmandu and Patan
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.
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Getting Around the Kathmandu Valley
Aside from the traffic, pollution, and excessive honking, getting around Kathmandu isn’t as bad or hard as one might think – you just have to be patient and selective about your transportation choices.
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I Need Love
If you got a dog or a pet….be forewarned! This video will make you cry…. I stumbled upon this video after recently becoming a fan of my old high school buddy’s group Daylight for Deadeyes. …
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A Year Later in Nepal
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.
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VSO Nepal Goes Green
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 …