by Lupita Perez | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
This might be one of my favorite day hikes in Nepal. I set off from Pokhara to explore Dhampus and Australian Camp—two peaceful mountain villages with chai stops, Himalayan views, and quiet forest trails that felt worlds away from the city. Come hike with me. Sipping...
by Lupita Perez | Sep 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Bubble of Calm in the Heart of the Himalayas Kathmandu is a city that pulses with life—raw, vibrant, and sometimes overwhelming. But hidden in the chaos are moments of deep peace and surprise connection. I arrived unsure what to expect. I left feeling cracked open...
by Lupita Perez | Sep 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
From Chaos to Calm: Packing for the Adventure of a Lifetime When I booked my 4-month journey across five countries on two continents, the excitement quickly gave way to a major question: What the heck do you pack for India, Nepal, Egypt, Zambia, and Kenya from March...
by Lupita Perez | Sep 3, 2025 | Asia
From City Streets to Mountain Peaks I booked a Nagarjun National Park day hike on a whim, hoping for some nature, movement, and mountain views after a few busy days in Kathmandu. A van picked me up from my hotel in the morning and whisked us through the dusty...
by Lupita Perez | Sep 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
I never expected my visit to the Taj Mahal—one of the New Seven Wonders of the World—to begin with an eight-hour police detention in Kolkata over my satellite phone. When Travel Takes a Detour I was already planning to visit the Taj, but I hadn’t planned to arrive in...
