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Nepal

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Women travel statistics – 80% of all travel decisions made by women

Women Travel Statistics show that women—young, old, single, married, and widowed—are fueling an explosive growth in the travel industry. More …
Olga having coffee with Himalaya in background

In nepal, miracles are possible

In Nepal, child slavery wasn’t on the national radar until Olga Murray came upon the scene. This is Olga arriving …
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Culinary adventures and travel tips to avoid the worst.

Many of us travel, among other reasons, for the love of food. These travel tips to help you survive your …
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Gutsy traveler of the month: techie biker pedals across the world

“Nothing quite prepared me for how genuinely tough, wild and desolate Patagonia is. The friendship and solidarity I’ve met on …
Giving back

Giving back

A rewarding aspect of travel is learning about organizations around the world that help the people and places we visit, …
Himalayas? been or want to go?

Himalayas? been or want to go?

If you can’t travel to the Himalayas, the next best thing is to eat Himalayan cuisine. The Taste of the …
Temples of kathmandu

Temples of kathmandu

Even if you only have one day in Kathmandu you should visit the “Monkey Temple” (Swyambunath, populated with new-born to …
Touchdown in chaotic, exotic nepal

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 …