Category: Nepal

Best places to see the Himalayas in Nepal. Binoculars in the view tower of Daman, Nepal with the Himalayas in the background. — View tower of Daman.

6 Best Places to See the Himalayas in Nepal

25/10/2016 / Arimo / 5 Comments

Which towns offer the best Himalayan views in Nepal? Here are six great options that I’ve ranked based on my multiple visits to the county.

A Nepalese woman cooking food in a traditional ground stove. — My friend's mother preparing a meal.

Rice & Blood for Lunch – Staying in Nepalese Villages

21/10/2016 / Arimo / 0 Comments

I had visited Nepal two times before, but I had never strayed too far from the touristy areas. This time, my local friends from Hotel at the End of the Universe invited me to stay in their villages.

“I Hate Thamel”

18/10/2016 / Arimo / 0 Comments

I’ve never liked Thamel, the crowded tourist ghetto of Kathmandu, Nepal. This time, I tried to give the suburb a second (or actually third) chance.

Alternative Stops Between Pokhara and Kathmandu

14/10/2016 / Arimo / 0 Comments

It is possible to travel from Pokhara to Kathmandu in one day. However, the journey between the two biggest cities of Nepal becomes more interesting if you make stops along the way.

Writing the Nepali language basics. on a notebook.

Is Learning Nepali Difficult?

26/09/2016 / Arimo / 6 Comments

How difficult is it to learn the Nepali language basics? Here’s a comprehensive look on the different aspects of the language from a Western point of view.

Bungee Jumping in Pokhara

24/09/2016 / Arimo / 2 Comments

When I woke up on in Pokhara, Nepal, on Tuesday morning, I didn’t know I’d do my first bungee jump in Pokhara a few hours later. But that’s exactly what happened.

Boats on the Phewa Lake, Pokhara. — Phewa Lake, Pokhara

Pokhara – How Does It Feel to Stay Still?

16/09/2016 / Arimo / 0 Comments

I’ve been staying in Pokhara, Nepal for over two weeks already. After traveling at a quick pace for almost four months, it feels very different to suddenly stay still without moving forward.

On the highway from Ajmer to Jaipur on August 15th.

The Monday Diaries – A Look on the Average Days of a Solo Traveler

12/09/2016 / Arimo / 0 Comments

What is traveling truly like? If you look at overly polished Instagram photos and blog posts that only focus on the highlights, you might think that traveling means a constant stream of euphoria. Well, that’s not always the case.

Sunrise from Tansen, Palpa. The valley below is covered with clouds, but the sky above is mostly clear. Tansen Nepal. — Enjoying the sunrise from my terrace.

What’s There to See in Tansen, Nepal?

09/09/2016 / Arimo / 0 Comments

Now that I’m visiting Nepal for my third time, I’m trying to discover places I haven’t seen before. The tactic seems to pay off. Tansen, Nepal turned out to be another great experience outside the beaten track.

An eternal flame in Lumbini Development Zone with a body of water in the background. — Travel photos of Lumbini. An eternal flame in Lumbini Development Zone.

Crossing the Nepal Border and Visiting Lumbini

04/09/2016 / Arimo / 0 Comments

After five weeks in India, it was time for me to move on. Thus, I crossed the border of Nepal in late August and arrived in a country where I plan to spend the next two months.