culture
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Across the River of Life: Open-Air Cremations and Sacred Spaces in Kathmandu
One of the more revealing features of any culture is how it processes death — physically,…
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Searching for a Brand-New Holiday and Finding a Living Goddess; Another Day In Kathmandu
September 8 is a national holiday in Nepal. And it’s a holiday that we think is…
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Wooden Pagodas, Nailed Rupees, and Sound Bowls: A Day in Kathmandu
If you’re ever in Kathmandu, as you really should be at some point in your life,…
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All-Seeing Eyes and Sound Bowls: A Morning at Swayambhunath
Swayambhu Mahachaitya is quite a mouthful for most of us English-addicted folks. Maybe that’s why we…
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Third Time’s the Flying Carpet: Airline Chaos, Sneezing Fits, and Landing in Kathmandu
Finally, finally, finally, we were bound for Kathmandu. And we use three finallies because that was…
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Bangkokked Again: From Soi Cowboy Beats to Thai Massage Bliss
Bangkok is an excellent Asian travel hub, because it has convenient flights to points all over…