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Flower seller in Durban Square, Kathmandu Why do I spend irresponsibly on travel when I’m so responsible in every other facet of my life? One week only sale to Nepal? Book it! Last minute 14-day cruise for $499? I’m there! Go camping for two months straight? Sure! Why do I love getting lost in travel … Continue reading
I don’t know where I got the bargaining gene from. Certainly not from my middle-class suburban Virginia upbringing. Maybe it stems from being ultra-competitive in almost anything I do and just hating to lose. Either way, it’s served me well in my travels abroad and specifically the past 11 years in SE Asia, first in … Continue reading
My second day in Kathmandu takes me to one of its most iconic sites – Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, a short taxi ride from the tourist neighborhood of Thamel. This was the Kathmandu of my dreams. The temple is accessible via 365 steps where the faithful come to spin prayer wheels and … Continue reading
I just had a genius idea. I tend to have those every now and then. But I really can’t take credit for this one. It just kind of happened. About a year and a half ago, I was planning a Cairo to Capetown overland trip and was desperately trying to get a decent fare from … Continue reading
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