Kathmandu is a hotbed for tourist scams. Especially the Thamel area, where most of the city’s hotels and foreign tourists are. You’ll be approached all day long in this area by touts, drug dealers, and seedy dance bar promoters while the Police just stand there. The basic rule is, don’t talk to anyone approaching you […]
The majestic tourist town of Pokhara in Nepal is surrounded by a huge lake, epic mountains, and is filled with over 300 restaurants! The sheer number of restaurants in such a small town surprised me, and I took it as a challenge to find the best restaurants in Pokhara for you. As always, I’ll focus […]
While you’re in Kathmandu, don’t miss the short 13km trip to the cultural city of Bhaktapur. While in Bhaktapur you must try two things: Newari Cuisine and Juju Dhau. Read on to find out what these are and the best restaurants to try them at. Try Newari Cuisine at Newari Kitchen The Newar are the indigenous people […]
I spent weeks in Kathmandu trying all the little hole-in-the-wall khaja ghars (snack houses) and all the top-rated restaurants to bring you this list of the most authentic cheap eats. I found that most food blogs focused on the tourist traps in Kathmandu. So I spent a lot of time looking for authentic alternatives (some […]
Kathmandu is synonymous with climbing. But as you walk around the mud and stone roads, aromas hit you. When you look closer and explore down the narrow lanes that lead to hidden courtyards, you begin to discover that Kathmandu has an amazing restaurant scene. Nepalese food, coffee, bakeries, burgers, momos, lassi, the variety of a […]