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Lumbini, Nepal; The Birthplace of The Buddha

Lumbini, Nepal; The Birthplace of The Buddha

An entire day was spent in Kathmandu trying to figure out the best way to get to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, in the Terrai region of Nepal. Nepali people generally don’t like to not give an answer when asked a question and so finding things out can be quite...
Animal Sacrifices at Dakshinkali Temple, Nepal

Animal Sacrifices at Dakshinkali Temple, Nepal

NOTE: You may find these images disturbing! Gods in the Hindu religion have different incarnations and one of these normally has a darker or more powerful side to their personality. Kali is the blood thirsty incarnation of Shiva’s wife Parvati and in order to satisfy...
Sunrise at Annapurna Base Camp; ABC Trek: Day 7 to 9

Sunrise at Annapurna Base Camp; ABC Trek: Day 7 to 9

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Day 7: Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Bamboo, taking in Sunrise at Annapurna Base Camp We woke up in the pitch black at 3:30am and slowly, still half asleep, pulled on our trekking clothes, laced up our shoes and ventured out into the crisp...
Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Nepal: Day 4 to 6

Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Nepal: Day 4 to 6

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Day 4: Tadapani to Chomrong Thankfully the rain had stopped by the time we got up this morning and we had clear skies to begin our walk to Chomrong. At this point the trail splits in two; north-east to Chomrong to join the Annapurna Base Camp...
Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Nepal: Day 1 to 3

Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Nepal: Day 1 to 3

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Day 1: Naya Pul to Tikhedhungga Starting the day with breakfast in Pokhara, the excitement was building ahead of starting the Annapurna Base Camp trek. The two-hour bus to Naya Pul was the usual ‘life on the edge’ experience, but we made it in...