Podcast | Insights from Trekking Guide Jangbu Sherpa, Nepal
Podcast Episode 02| Insights from Trekking Guide Jangbu Sherpa, Nepal. Nepal was one of the first countries I dreamt of visiting. It was the mountains, nature, the people and sense of peace in its own way that called to me. However it was first when I past 30, that I put my feet on the Nepali ground. A few years later I returned as a leader of a group on a...
Pulse on NEPAL | Covid-19 Safe Mountains
October is normally the kick start of the trekking season in Nepal. But this year the Nepali Mountains have been quiet from trekkers for the past eight months. Even though the government is opening up for visitors, this season will be different. The trekkers that will find their way up to these beautiful mountains, will be few. And, how prepared are the villages and guesthouses for a covid-19 safe (as...
Chicken Biryani
The world opens up through your kitchen when you are unable to experience the sit-down restaurant ambience depending on your preference of the day. I was never a massive fan of chicken biryani, especially the core Indian style served in restaurants, while what tempted me was those street foods of India. The traditional Indian biryani always took ages for me to cook; ‘always’ would be an exaggeration. To be honest,...
How to Control Greed
Greed seems to the essentially very human and is probably the main reason that progress happens. In business, it’s even more important, as it drives sales and targets, and all that’s related to it - trainings, bonuses, discounts and marketing. So it’s important. However, if we succumb to greed, it will get us only thinking of everything that feeds it, unfortunately not allowing for time and effort towards becoming creative, and...
Bring Nepal to your Kitchen and Make Puri Takari
Puri Takari is commonly ate in Nepal for breakfast, as a snack and also at special rituals. It's a go-to food for many locals and vegetarian. They are perfect for any time of the year and great to make in your home. Go on, let's bring a favourite of the Nepalese locals and make Puri Takari in your home, here is a recipe: Ingredients: Whole wheat flour x 3 cups Cooking oil ...
Travel Around the World through Food
Times are changing; the way we think, communicate and behave is changing. Just because we're stranded at home in the Covid19 pandemic, does not stop us from roaming other routes. One route, in particular, you can explore is by recreating familiar continental dishes or even experience them for the first time. Travel through the minds and tastebuds of a local and devise some tasty delicacies. If you can't visit the...
Kora19 | International Fundraising Page
Taking part in the epic mountain bike challenge across Kathmandu on Saturday 20th July? The Kathmandu Kora Cycling Challenge is the biggest mass ride in the Himalaya where national and international riders conduct a personal challenge of trails of 50km, 75km and 100km around Kathmandu Valley. This ride is now in its ninth year and the biggest ride in the Himalaya with five simultaneous locations. THERE IS NO FEE FOR PARTICIPATION! IDEALLY, the...
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...