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Jenny Lama - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
I am a 32 year old traveller who has chosen to settle in Kathmandu Nepal. Here I run my own adventure travel business with Drea, My Australian Partner. Having 8 years of travel experience across Asia and the Middle East, I have a huge passion for showing people how cool this world is. I also love white water kayaking, mountain biking and meeting others and sharing experiences.
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- Choosing the Right Travel Companion When Backpacking
[Travel-and-Leisure:Adventure-Travel] Choosing a travel companion can make or break you holiday. Sure we all want to travel with our friends, but it can at times go pear shaped, so here are some tips to help you iron out the creases and have a fantastic travel experience with your best bud.
- Finding the Cheapest Flights!
[Travel-and-Leisure:Airline-Travel] There is no golden rule to finding the cheapest flight available, but there are some things you can do to prevent yourself from being totally ripped off. So the age long question "is it cheaper to buy on the internet or through an agent"? Only you have the answer, generally agents will have a fee for their services, and rightly so, after all are they not doing you a service?
- Top Ten Off the Beaten Track Things to Do in Kathmandu
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] If you want to see the sights but escape the tourist crowds then check out my suggestions for the best things to see and do and the best time to do them. Watch the sunrise over the city from Swayambunath Temple (Monkey Temple).
- Sightseeing by Helicopter in the Himalaya's
[Travel-and-Leisure:Aviation-Airplanes] Flying in a helicopter is not something we think about very often. But, these majestic mechanical birds that hover above the earth are an unbelievable way to do sightseeing, as they nimbly get where a plane can't and can take you into the heart of the Himalaya in Nepal, without the sweat and tears.
- Responsible Tourism - The Right Way to Travel
[Travel-and-Leisure] A holiday should be much more than an occasion to snap trophy photos and go home and boast your friends. A holiday should be an enlightening cultural experience from which you learn a little of the countries, people, cultures and structure of a country. Now days it is not just enough to book a holiday through an agent, get on a plane and tour around some exotic location.
- Traveling to Bhutan, the Mystical Land of the Thunder Dragon
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] The mystical 'Land of the Thunder Dragon' has an allure of ancient cultures, architecture, exotic festivals and the timeless practice of Buddhism. For many people it tops their travelers' wish lists but never really gets in the 'been there' list due to the foreboding costs and logistics of getting there, it's all too hard right? Wrong!
- Mountain Biking in Nepal - From Gnarly Down Hills to Off Road Adventures
[Travel-and-Leisure:Adventure-Travel] Being a mountain biker in Nepal myself, I know what it is to crave freedom and virgin trails. To feel the sweat running down my back during an uphill toil, and then that refreshing breeze on my face over rugged downhill tracks. Scraping the mud off and sitting down at the end of a long ride to enjoy a hearty meal of Dhal Bhart!
- The Monsoon in Nepal
[News-and-Society:Weather] Many travellers hear the words monsoon and shudder in dread, the last thing they want is a rain drenched holiday. Alas, travelling in the monsoon also has its benefits. Uncrowded streets & tourist attractions, beautiful landscapes and a rare insight in to Nepal's Culture.
- Kayaking in Nepal
[Travel-and-Leisure:Adventure-Travel] Kayaking has got to be one of the most popular adventure and recreation sports, and Nepal offers a real playground for novice to experienced Kayakers. Quiet winter Season Rivers and post monsoon rapids make for the ideal year round learning environment. Nepal is Asia's home to white water rafting and kayaking and boasts some of the best guides and instructors in the world.
- Dhulikhel - Himalayan Views, Village Culture and Stunning Scenery
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Dhulikhel is a naturally and culturally rich destination for tourists seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of the Kathmandu and an ideal stop-off point on your way to the Tibetan Border. There is plenty to do in this historical trading town and it's a much better base to see Nepal than Kathmandu.
- A Few Tips For Ways to Stay Healthy While Travelling
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] We all know how hard it is to save for a holiday these days, so when we do travel we want to make the most out of our holiday and getting sick is not something we look forward to. I hope this article gives you some advice about how to look after your health while travelling throughout Asia.
- Is it That Hard to Travel Tibet?
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Vast, mysterious, harsh and deeply sublime. Why shouldn't you miss it? Because it's easier to get there than you think!
- The Journey Annapurna Base Camp
[Travel-and-Leisure:Adventure-Travel] For many years, I had always wanted to trek in the Himalaya, but not being so fit and active, I felt somewhat shy to go. Doubts cross your mind, what if I can't make it, what if I fail, how hard will it be, can I deal with the altitude? This is my story of my trek to Annapurna Base Camp.
- Kayaking in Rapids Was All About Mastering My Fears
[Recreation-and-Sports:Boating] The best and most fun part of kayaking is rapids. Pro's make it look like a cinch, but for us newbie's, kayaking rapids is a daunting and frightening idea. If you have rafted before you may have some experience of what rapids are all about. Trust me when you are at water level in a kayak the rapids look twice as big and you can feel every eddy and swirl in the water as well.
- The Other Nepal
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Ok so when we think Nepal we often have one thing on our mind, trekking, trekking, trekking. I am here to tell you, there are life changing experiences to be had, some simple, some just simply unforgettable.
- Rickshaw - A Journey Through the Streets of Kathmandu
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] The sun goes down over streets crowded with house wives shopping for vegetables for the evening meal. Motor bikes weave in and out of the hustle and bustle. The cobbled alleyways are slippery from last night's rains; old men watch the world go by from the overhead in intricately carved Newari style windows. There's a smell of mingled fresh and rotting vegetables in the air and the hum of conversations reaches my ears.
- Trekking Fever - Preparing Yourself For Trekking in the Jungle
[Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] A guide to being prepared for trekking in leech infested and wet jungle terrain. The best advice I can give someone about to endeavour on a jungle expedition and wanting to be prepared is the following.
- Nepal - Asia's Fastest Growing Adventure Play Ground
[Travel-and-Leisure] When people think about Nepal they have visions of mountain climbing and trekking, but little do they realize that these days, Nepal is fast becoming one of the adventure capitals of Asia! There is certainly much more on offer here than just trekking and Mount Everest!
- Kathmandu to Lhasa - One of the Best Short Overland Trips in the World
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] For a long time I had always wanted to go to Tibet. But it's one of those places you hear so much about and it seems there is so much red tape in getting there, it's all too hard! It does not have to be like that, for me when I got around to it, it was a simple matter of booking an overland tour from Kathmandu! It was all too easy and what followed for one of the best 14 day overland journeys I have ever had.
- Chilling Out in Nepal - Hill Stations, Lakesides and Much More
[Travel-and-Leisure:Cruising] Most people associate Nepal with trekking, rafting and the likes, but for those relaxed travelers that don't take a fancy to trudging through the mountains or getting their heart pounding in Nepal's adventure sports, don't forget there is also a tranquil side to this Himalayan paradise as well. Yoga, meditation, Buddhist tours, festival tours, golfing holidays, Thangka Painting schools, romantic honeymoons, Nepal is certainly much more than an adventure play ground.
- Useful Trekking Tips - Porters & Guides
[Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] Firstly let's talk about Porters. Most people trekking in tour groups, or treks organised by tour operators will be offered a Porter and I see quite a few people's faces screw up when asked if they want one. Now the one thing I need to ask you is if you are not training for some marathon trekking expedition, why wouldn't you use a Porter? Firstly, it is giving somebody a job that otherwise may not be able to feed their family more than a bowl of rice that week, and secondly isn't it your holiday?
- Trekking With Children in Nepal
[Travel-and-Leisure:Adventure-Travel] For many, planning a weekend away with a young family is daunting, let alone planning an overseas trekking holiday. It does not have to be this way and with some simple practical advice, any family with an open mind can enjoy a culturally rich experience trekking with their children in the Himalaya.
- Going Local in Kathmandu
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] So you find yourself swept up into a taxi from the airport, and dumped into a hotel in the tourist area. There are internet cafes, shops and modern restaurants all for the sole purpose of catching some of the lucrative tourist dollar that is the back bone of Nepal's Economy.
- A Metropolitan Slice of Asia - Kathmandu's Cafe Culture
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] So you find yourself on holiday in Kathmandu with your lap top and in dire need of a good home-style coffee. Here is our guide and tips for the best cafes in Kathmandu where you can enjoy a seriously good coffee, some decent cake and use the wireless internet.
- There is More to Nepal Than Mountains and Trekking
[Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Most people associate Nepal with trekking and mountaineering, but this Himalayan kingdom has a whole lot more to offer than just that. Try out some amazing adventures, sample the local culture and enjoy the metropolitan feel of Kathmandu.
- White Water Rafting and Kayaking in Nepal
[Travel-and-Leisure:Adventure-Travel] Grab a slice of the action and take a white water holiday in Nepal. Nepal is home to some of the worlds best rafting and kayaking rivers for all levels of rafter.
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