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Travel Photo of the Day: Candles at Buddha’s Birthplace

By on April 28, 2012 in Destinations, Nepal, Travel Photo of the Day, Travel Photography

Pilgrims come every day from all over the globe to pray and visit the exact spot where Buddha was born under a Bodhi tree. Thousands of candles are lit and carefully placed, eventually turning into puddles of melted wax that the monks have to clean up!

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Travel Photo of the Day: Prayer Wheels in Nepal

By on April 4, 2012 in Nepal, Travel Photo of the Day, Travel Photography

During the Annapurna Circuit Trek when we visited Nepal, we would pass through villages high in the Himalayas. Long lines of Prayer Wheels were situated at the start and end of most of the larger villages. Always keeping to the left, you would spin each one as you passed it, bringing good luck and safety on your journey. The level of detail on carvings and paintings were incredible!

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Swayambhunath (The Monkey Temple), Kathmandu

By on March 25, 2012 in Destinations, Nepal, Travel Photo Essays, Travel Photography

Swayambhunath, otherwise known as The Monkey Temple is a huge Buddhist and Hindu temple site and home to hundreds of monkeys in Kathmandu. It is an important pilgrimage place for many Buddhists and Hindus around the world.

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Travel Photo of the Day: Chillies Drying in the Sun, Kathmandu

By on January 29, 2012 in Destinations, Nepal, Travel Photo of the Day, Travel Photography

Taken during our visit to the Bodhnath Temple in Kathmandu. These we’re picked from our hotel owners garden. Hot stuff!

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Our Homestay Experience at Sanu Guesthouse, Kathmandu

By on December 14, 2011 in Destinations, Nepal

If you want to get away from the crowds in Thamel, but still be in the Kathmandu area then Sanu Guesthouse is only a 15 minute taxi or bus ride away. Run by the friendly Sarita whose smile alone is worth coming for.

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Travel Photo Essay: A Lunar Eclipse in Bodhnath, Nepal

By on December 11, 2011 in Destinations, Nepal, Travel Journal, Travel Photo Essays, Travel Photography

Eavesdropping on some other travellers, we heard it would be insanity not to miss the full moon celebrations in Bodhnath.

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Chitwan National Park, Nepal – Travel Photo Essay

By on December 6, 2011 in Destinations, Nepal, Travel Photo Essays

The Chitwan National Park is a vast diverse landscape nearly 950 sq km in size. No trip to Nepal would be complete without a visit to one of the outstanding national parks.

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