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Girlfriends getaways – getting started
We know that “girls’ night out” is fun–we love to confess, confide and laugh together. A short trip together– even better. One of the questions I get most often: “How do you plan a girlfriends’ reunion or women’s getaway?” First, consider your budgets and the amount of time you have. A long weekend or a…
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Temples of kathmandu
Even if you only have one day in Kathmandu you should visit the “Monkey Temple” (Swyambunath, populated with new-born to mean-looking grandpa monkeys). My favorite Buddhist temple is Bodanath, famous for the huge eyes painted on the white round stupa. Bodanath is the largest Tibetan Temple in Kathmandu and there’s always some sort of festival…
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Touchdown in chaotic, exotic nepal
No one taking a daytime flight into Nepal should miss the jaw-dropping sight of the Himalayas along the northern horizon. In the Bangkok Airport my daughter and I requested window seats on the right side of the plane in hopes of seeing the massive peaks. TIP: Arrive at the airport early to snag a window…