In 2011, I ventured to Bangkok on my own to tour the city’s attractions. I got lost in translation, mistaken to a Thai, entered some temples for free, almost victimized by the “jewelry store” scam …
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Poon Hill: Three Days of Himalayan Adventure
That day was still clear on my memory… that one awesome day in Pokhara. The sky was clear then and the wind was subtle. It was the start of winter, cold but sunny. That day, …
Continue readingHimalayan Adventure: Kathmandu to Pokhara Overland
It was another cold morning in Kathmandu, the sky was clear and the Himalayan wind was blowing in subtle speed. I woke up before six in the morning, had a quick shower before packing my …
Continue readingBack in Kathmandu’s Lovely Mess
At two in the afternoon (Kathmandu time), three hours past our departure from Kuala Lumpur, our plane touched down Tribhuvan International Airport. It was sunny yet hazy afternoon, Nepal was transitioning to winter. Namaskar Kathmandu! The …
Continue readingPoon Hill Trek: Itinerary, Budget, Expenses and Tips
They say love is sweeter the second time around, I say Nepal is sweeter and lovelier the second time around! Yes, just a year after my first love affair with this Himalayan state, I went …
Continue readingSnapshot: A View of Annapurna from Poon Hill
Poon Hill Ghorepani, Nepal Nestled at 3210 meters above sea level is the Poon Hill, a popular tourist spot in Ghorepani, Nepal. With its panoramic view of the Himalayan Mountain Range, Poon Hill is definitely …
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