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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Rex in Wonderland
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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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Holy Machhapuchhare!
By Monika Terfloth – Part 6 of 10 of the Mother in-law in Nepal and India Series. Day 4 Tadapani to Ghandruk We are up early again this morning still smiling and remembering the music …
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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 …
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Trekking with 3 “little” Sisters
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.
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Holy Ghorapani!
This is part 4 of 10 of the “Mother in-law” series IN Nepal and India. Day 2: Hille to Ghorapani The monsoon rains came again overnight and I awake to the sound of a donkey …
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Water treks
Oh if I had more time…I would be going on multi-week treks through the river valleys of Nepal. Rapidrunner Expeditions (www.rapidrunnerexpeditions.com) – found their pamphlet left on our dinner table in Pokhara. Paddle Nepal (www.paddlenepal.com) …
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An IT Checklist (and other things to know) for New Volunteers
Greetings to all new VSO volunteers who are coming to Nepal. Here is what you need to know regarding IT… Bring your own laptop – your laptop will be your source of entertainment (movies, tv, …