All Entries in the "Nepal" Category
Toy Story
Last week I wrote about how brave kids can be when it comes to travel; somehow when we grow up we grow scared. This got me thinking about some of my travels and the kids I meet along my journeys. My recent hiking trip to Nepal came to mind. As my father and I hiked [...]
Tiger Balm Tales E-book – Annapurna Circuit with my Father
Father’s Day was last Sunday; what better time to reflect upon my recent travels with my father.
Last October I traveled to Nepal to hike the Annapurna Circuit with my 73 year old father. We hiked for 21 days with many ups and downs…quite literally. I blogged about each step of that journey here on my [...]
Photo of the Week – Barbot, Nepal
Who’s Back There? – Barbot, Nepal
Going to villages that are off the tourist trail in Nepal are the most rewarding to me. So when the principle of the school I was volunteer teaching at invited me on a 4 hour hike (actually it took 7 hrs) to his village of Barbot for the weekend – [...]
A Home in Thamel – Ambassador Garden Home Hotel
In the middle of the craziness of Thamel (the tourist district) I found this gem boutique hotel; a diamond in the ruff! What makes staying at the Ambassador Garden Home Hotel a unique experience is the staff. It feels as you are a member of their family. When my father and I arrived they served [...]
Best and Worst of the Annapurna Circuit
Tiger Balm Tales Vol. 22
Best and the Worst of the Annapurna Circuit
Near the end of hiking the circuit, my father and I reminisced on some of our best and worst experiences over the past 21 days. We compiled a list of the best / worst of our Annapurna Circuit experience. Remember…this [...]
Kathmandu Photography – Pigeons
Venice thinks that it has the corner on the market when it comes to pigeons, but don’t discount Kathmandu’s pigeon population! They were everywhere, intermingled with each other, people, and of course the holy cows!
Kathmandu Photography – Boudhanath
The Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath is one of the largest in the world. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Kathmandu area. Everytime I’m in Kathmandu it’s worth a stop not only for the stupa itself, but for thetemples, buildings, and people surrounding it. Monks, [...]
Photo of the Week – Kathmandu
Modern Nepal
Kathmandu is a town full of old buildings and history. The whole place feels dusty, like my grandmother’s attic. However as I was out shooting one day I came across this young boy and felt transported to modern times. He was more than willing to pose for my photo. The phrase “One of these [...]
Kathmandu Photography – People
Kathmandu is a great place to photograph people. Most locals are excited to have their photo taken if you ask their permission. However I prefer catching them in their daily activities as opposed to posed shots.
Nepalese! Old, young, sleeping, working, spiritual, and happy – a broad spectrum of the people of Nepal.
Kathmandu Photography – Markets
The city of Kathmandu is filled with markets everywhere you go. The morning is especially active as kids make their way to school by foot and adults get their fresh produce and meat for the day. Everywhere you look it feels as if someone is selling something; produce, flowers, jewelry, peanuts, and guiding services! The [...]
Kathmandu Photography – Dubar Square
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dubar Square in the heart of Kathmandu is a must see. Yes, it’s full of tourists, however locals do go here too and that mixture of tourists, historical buildings, statues, and locals is what makes the site so amazing. You’ll see many Kasthamandaps or “Wooden houses” which gives the city [...]
Kathmandu – A Personal Tour
This week is a special week – I’m devoting my posts this week to Kathmandu. However I don’t feel like being as ‘wordy’ as I normally am – instead I want the photographs to do the talking (However, this post is the exception!). I’m going to abandon my normal posting schedule; instead each day this [...]
Visa Required
Tiger Balm Tales Vol. 21
Visa Required
Even though I didn’t start traveling internationality until I was 30 years old, I’ve done a lot of traveling; some people may even consider me an ‘expert’. I’m not real sure if I deserve the ‘expert’ title, but there are certainly a few things I’ve learned about international travel.
You [...]
Photo of the Week – Nepal
Piggy Back – Lamjung District Nepal
I spent a few weeks volunteering in the remote mountain village of Puma in 2008; an experience that was truly eye opening. While teaching English in the small village of 40 homes I came to know many of the kids well. This boy wasn’t old enough for school yet, [...]
Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round
Tiger Balm Tales Vol. 20
Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round
The clutch and part of the transmission area lying on the ground next to the bus. I hear the sounds of a wrench taking more of the vital organs of the bus apart. This is going to be a long trip back [...]
Coming Down to Reality
Tiger Balm Tales vol. 19
Coming Down to Reality
Down Dooby Doo Down Down, Comma comma
Down Dooby Doo Down Down, Comma comma
Down Dooby Doo Down Down
Leaving Annapurna is Haaarrrrdddd…. tooooooooo…. dooooo…
I couldn’t get this tune out of my head. Probably because…
There was nowhere to go now but down.
Our downward path first led us through the ‘enchanted’ Rotadendrum [...]
Going Up…AGAIN
Tiger Balm Tales Vol 18
Going Up…AGAIN
We had been on the trail now for 18 days. We no longer had that rookie look in our eyes. We were no longer surprised by cold showers, the same menu, donkeys squeezing by us on the trail. We were old timers. We had 4 days on [...]
