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The Working Nepali Tour
Do you like going off the beaten track? Away from the standard tourist route? Are you ready to discover some hidden spots of the Kathmandu Valley? This trip takes you to unfrequented places to meet kind-hearted locals on the only day off of the working week in Nepal, Saturday. I ( Tiphaine Texier) was lucky to be a part of the wonderful experience to see how lifestyle changes in the suburban...
5 Reasons Nepal is great for Trekking with Children
Trekking is often understood as being a little more arduous form of multi-day hiking. Likewise, because of this most people consider it a nono trekking with children to travel to Nepal. However, this is not the case anymore. Why? Now, active holidays with families in Nepal are safe, child-friendly and have tasty food suitable for the entire family,holidays offer great learning and the sense of achievement from them will be incredible....
Learn to PACK LIGHT!
Prior to travelling mountainous countries, you must know how and be able to pack wisely as well as lightly. Likewise, no matter how frugal you are with packing your stuff about 30% of the items you pack you will most likely only use and then return. We can guarantee you! Where do I start? Begin by selecting two bags. First, a 30/40L day pack and 60/70L rucksack. Before packing make sure that...
Yoga in the Mountains – A Photostory
Yoga was born within the countries that hold the enchanting Himalayas. But where is one of the best places to practice yoga? Well, one of the most leading places if the country of Nepal. Nepal is home to some of its incredible mountain ranges such as Everest, Kangchenjunga, Manasalu, Ama Dablam and many others. Not only this but the nation has a beautiful culture, rich traditions, tasty food and exceedingly...
5 Local Secrets in Bergen Norway
One of the oldest streets in Norway, a secret viewpoint, historic wine vault, waffles to die for, and a story of fake windows - here are 5 not so known local secret of Bergen you might want to explore. Norway’s second-largest city has more to explore than Bryggens Hanseatic history or the Fløybanen funicular. With two of Ethical Travel Portal’s local experts working out of Bergen, we can offer real, local...
Why You Must Travel To Karasjok Northern Norway
Imagine a composed serene village to the North of Norway filled with huskies, alluring scenery, charming locals and beautiful wildlife. That place is Karasjok. Travel to Karasjok, an epic off the beaten path destination. Location This incredible place resides in Finnmark, the northernmost county of Norway. During Autumn I was fortunate to spend a couple of days here. The village is home to many forms of wildlife, visitNorway even note there is...
10 reasons why you should go on a cycling holiday
When growing up, one of the first and most valuable gifts I got was a red pushbike. The neighbouring kids and I pushed our cherished bicycles ten metres up the hill. Just so we could fly down at rapid speed! We did this over and over again. It was never a dull moment. By the time we children became what we deemed "cycling experts", we were cycling everywhere! Now, when I...
How To Make Domada | Gambia
Domada is the mouthwateringly tasty national dish of Gambia. Fortunately for me, I've had a fair few portions of this dish. Sometimes I've had it served to me and others I've enjoyed from Ida Cham´s homecooking class alongside our travellers. Especially when travellers with the organization Heartlift when travelled with ETP. If you are to learn the dish, take good note as the incredible Ida will only teach you once....
#EthicalNepal | Ropain – A Day for Celebration of Rice
A visit to Nepal in monsoon season is a must. Especially for the Ropain festival which you can attend via Socialtours. You're probably thinking what is Ropain? Well, it's a rice planting festival which signals the start of the planting of this crop. Farmers across Nepal come together happily to plant rice to supply to the rest of Nepal. Eager and enthusiastic tourists come together to help out and join...
kora17 | Kathmandu Kora & Bungamati Trails
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Story behind Bungamati Trails [caption id="attachment_5413" align="alignleft" width="257"] Prem Bhakta Maharjan, chairman of Bungamati Area Reconstruction and Development Council inaugurating #KtmKora2017 by giving flag off![/caption] During 2017, Socialtours were actively engaged in a meeting held by Prem Bhakta Maharjan, Chairman of the Bungamati Area Reconstruction and Development Council. The Bungamati area is one of the traditional and most beautiful villages of Kathmandu. However, during the earthquake that hit during 2015 caused many...
China Fast Facts
Sichuan is home to unspoilt wild rural landscapes that stretch for miles. The perfect place to go for an adventure and to experience the traditional side of China. Here are some fascinating facts for you to learn and impress your friends, co-workers, family or travel companions with: There are currently 32 million more males than females located in China. The full name of the country is The People’s Republic of...
China Top Tips
Sichuan is home to unspoilt wild rural landscapes that stretch for miles. The perfect place to go for an adventure and to experience the traditional side of China. You’re probably wanting to know how to optimise your time in there amongst all of its amazing attributes? Well, here are some useful top tips to aid your experience: Purchase and download a Virtual Private Network (VPN) prior to travelling. In China,...
Romania Top Tips
Romania flaunts some stunning scenery, preserves a rich history, tasty food and interesting nomadic culture. Here are some top tips to guide you around Romania: The best way to explore the "Romanian soul" is to stay, eat and walk-in rural areas from mountain villages. Using a local guide in Romania has some major benefits. The most important one is that a local guide connects you with the people. Romanians are...
Ukraine Top Tips
Ukraine has a huge terrority full of greenlands, forests, mountains, rivers, cosy villages intriguing architecture and kind-hearted people. You’re probably wanting to know how to optimise your time in Ukraine amongst all of its amazing attributes? Well, here are some useful top tips to boost your experience: 1) In rural areas, tips are not common. However, restaurants and cafes do expect a 10% tip. If you offer villagers a tip, some...