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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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Off the Beaten Track in Siem Reap: Discovering Banteay Srei and Beng Mealea
For the better part of two days, we’d romped among the ruins of Angkor Archaeological Park…
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Sunrise at Angkor Wat and a 900-Year-Old Middle Finger
Angor Wat was on our bucket list for many years, but we’d finally crossed it off…