I recently had an opportunity to visit Nepal as an invited delegate for the Himalayan Travel Conference. The trip was hosted by Nepal Ministry of Culture Tourism and Aviation and sponsored by Nepal Tourism, the Nepal Chapter of PATA and numerous other sponsors. Kathmandu Nepal is home to remarkable cultural sites. To many in the West, Kathmandu and Nepal in general are exotic … [Read more...]
From Sea Level to The Top Of The World
Nepal, home to temples, holy men, culture and history. For the most part, Nepal was closed off to foreigners until the 1950’s when the country slowly began opening its borders to tourists. Nepal is a beautiful country and offers everything from Jungles with subtropical weather to Mount Everest the highest point on earth. … [Read more...]
A Visit To The Picturesque Birthplace Of Buddha
The birthplace of Buddha is a sacred place and one that thousands of Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims travel from around the world to visit. … [Read more...]
Do You Want A Unique Travel Experience? Try A Homestay
Don’t you just love it when people tell you the best way to travel and see places? Like their way is the only way to truly experience a place. Well, I won’t do that but I will say that this was the highlight of a recent trip I took and tell you what it was like for me. … [Read more...]
Explore Fort Scratchley, a Historical Treasure in Newcastle
Newcastle is a small, coastal city, located two hours north of Sydney. One of the areas true historical treasures is Fort Scratchley. Once known as being the industrial capital of Australia, Newcastle has undergone a revitalization since a 5.6 magnitude earthquake rocked its foundations in 1989 and the closure of its steelworks in 1999. Both incidents devastated the town. … [Read more...]
