Nepal is a predominant Hindu nation. While Hinduism and Buddhism blend seamlessly, some of the beliefs and traditions stand out, particularly the living goddesses- Kumari in Nepal A young girl Kumari, believed to be female energy Shakti or incarnation of Taleju (Durga), is worshipped as a goddess till she attains adulthood. The goddess is chosen… Read More »Fascinating story of living goddess Kumari of Nepal
Nepal has the best mountains and views in the world- no doubt. The Swiss Alps are more famous, but the scale is barely comparable. While the landscape is not lawn-like, the ruggedness gives its own natural beauty to the country. Everest mountain flight is an alternate way to see the beautiful Himalayas without hiking Hikers… Read More »Is Everest mountain flight worth it?
Here is our detailed itinerary on places to visit in Nepal. This is culture, monument and nature focused and not trek focused Lumbini Birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage site, quite close to the border with India. There is a pillar erected by emperor Ashoka, Japanese stupa, monasteries by various countries Thai… Read More »Detailed itinerary on places to visit in Nepal
Nepal is famous for its Himalayas. It has a special place in hearts for Hindus, with some of the most ancient temples revered across centuries. While Nepal is the trekking capital, we were more interested in visiting the ancient monuments, and admiring the mighty mountains. This is a non trekking guide for places to visit… Read More »Places to visit in Nepal: Non- trek version
We are vegetarian, both by choice and due to religious concerns. We love animals and cannot imagine thoughts of hurting any, however small or ugly they are Most countries outside India serve vegetarian food as an exception, rather than norm unless they are owned by Indians. I really admire how Indians have been able to… Read More »Best vegetarian food from different parts of the world
Most tourists go to Bali for its pristine beaches, but don’t venture beyond the islands there. Bali no doubt is one of the most beautiful islands. With 17k islands, Indonesia beyond Bali is a world in itself Indonesia has one of the best beaches, diving sites, volcanoes, and temples. It is fascinating how Hinduism spread… Read More »Why you should visit Indonesia beyond Bali
We always like interacting with locals to understand the culture in depth and recognize that we are all different. The difference and diversity open your mind like no other experience. While our trips are not too long, we try to maximize our time with locals wherever possible. It gives us authentic understanding of their struggles,… Read More »Our best interaction with locals during travel
We have been to 50+ countries including many developed countries, with African safaris being the most expensive of trip till date. We always wondered why low-income countries like Kenya, Tanzania have one of the highest rates- we list some reasons why 1. National Park per daily charges range from $50-$200 that is not avoidable 2.… Read More »Why we chose an expensive option for African safaris
Peru Hop, Bolivia Hop can be a convenient way to explore South American countries, especially for first time travelers Peru is a wonderful country with a variety of landscapes, from snow clad mountains, deserts, ancient ruins, Amazon forests, Andean highlands, wonderful coastline- you can get anything you wish for Bolivia is another less visited gem.… Read More »Our honest experience with Peru Hop, Bolivia Hop
I knew about Hungary from their colorful stamps when I used to actively collect them years ago. Little did I know that I would get an opportunity to visit Hungary in early years of my travel life. Hungary chronicles deserve a special mention among other adventures in Europe We were quite excited about travelling for… Read More »Hungary chronicles we will never forget