Top 10 New Scams to Watch Out For While Traveling in Asia
We have all heard about pick pockets and classic scams like overcharging. But as the modern tourist gets smarter, so does the modern scammer. In recent years, there have been a [...]
Monkey See, Monkey Do: Swayambhunath Temple in Nepal
It's no wonder why they nicknamed Swayambhunath Temple in downtown Kathmandu the temple of monkeys. It was prevalent as they hopped from statue to statue, squabbled amongst themselves and [...]
Phewa Tal of Nepal in Pokhara Valley | Photo Essay
If you're looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown Kathmandu, staying lakeside at Phewa Tal (aka Fewa Lake) in Pokhara Valley is the place to go. [...]
Hiking the Shivapuri National Park Hiking Trail in Kathmandu, Nepal
Located in Nepal's mid-hills on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu Valley, Shivapuri Peak is a bit of a strenuous days hike away from the small gated entrance of Shivapuri [...]
Going Underground in Nepal: Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
We must have driven past the entrance to Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave 3 to 4 times on the way back down from the World Peace Pagoda. It was one of those [...]
World Peace Pagoda in Pokhara, Nepal – Stupa Pokhara
The road was rather bumpy on the ride up to the World Peace Pagoda - the Stupa in Pokhara, Nepal. My buddy Victor, who had been riding tandem on the [...]
Whitewater Rafting the Kali Gandaki with Paddle Nepal
The raft fell down the face of the wave at a speed barely recognizable by that of the natural forces on the river. But, as soon as we were in [...]
Coffee, Cigarettes & Tattoos with Buddhist Monks: Part II
By Guest Blogger Adam Baird Trav had become a celebrity at the Buddhist temple…and for good reason. Being a blond-haired, blue-eyed, 6’4 Viking in board shorts and a tank top, [...]
Coffee, Cigarettes & Tattoos with Buddhist Monks: Part I
By Guest Blogger Adam Baird I abruptly awoke in a hotel in Bangkok, after about two hours of sleep the night before, still buzzed from the night on the town. [...]