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Whitewater Rafting on the Trishuli River in Nepal
on: by Tim Leffel
Nepal is one of the world’s greatest whitewater rafting destinations. It has steep mountain rivers you can ride for days, at a variety of skill levels. The problem for a casual traveler, however, is that all but the Trishuli River take
Using the Wrong Booking Service Could Cost You Extra Money
on: by Tim Leffel
Are you overpaying when you book your hotel or flight? You could be if you’re using the wrong booking site. Or just trying to reserve everything online from your own country could be resulting in higher rates. There’s been a narrowing
Gearing Up for Hiking the Mountains of Kyrgyzstan
on: by Tim Leffel
Do you have what it takes to go trekking in Kyrgyzstan? The rewards you get in terms of scenery, solitude, and physical strength building are huge, but hiking there takes some preparation and attitude adjustment. If you search online for information
Monuments and Manty in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
on: by Tim Leffel
I’ve been to a lot of capital cities around the world in my decades of travel, but none of them have been anything like Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. A lot of the elements you expect to find in a big city just aren’t
Beaten but not Broken: Bhaktapur in Nepal
on: by Tim Leffel
Bhaktapur is the site of one of the oldest kingdoms in Nepal, one of three major city-states in the Kathmandu Valley. It thrived and functioned as a prosperous kingdom and for a while was the main capital of Nepal, with some