TONI HAGEN PHOTOS OF KATHMANDU VALLEY 1950-1960
This important collection of photographs evokes a forgotten era when the Kathmandu Valley was rural, verdant, and astonishingly empty of people. White...
Issue 219 | February 2020
The image of the potbellied, elephant headed deity seen in every nook and corner of the Kathmandu Valley as well as in other parts of Nepal is none other than...
This important collection of photographs evokes a forgotten era when the Kathmandu Valley was rural, verdant, and astonishingly empty of people. White...
“From the very first page the book starts like historical fiction. The story of Adi Bhakta and his family is the saga of two brothers, the elder a revolutionary who...
Raithaane was not what I expected. An old Patan building propped up by a...
Having a cup of tea in the early morning is almost a ritual for many Nepali homes and the practice is also prevalent in offices around the country. When...
Instagram is a great place to find new places offering great food,...
Every year when the food issue rolls around, I begin reminiscing about what I’ve eaten over the last year—what was tasty, memorable and unforgettable since I last put a food...
The ferrywoman was an old lady, her face lined with experience and wisdom. When we saw her rusty, narrow wooden boat, we were instantly transported to another place and time....
I take a right from a wide and busy Kathmandu...
On every visit to my hometown of Gorkha...
In Nepal most people know lamb’s quarters as bethe ko saag but among people in the country’s southern plains it is famous as bathua. It is a weed that grows...
An enthusiastic and adventurous eater digs in deep at two of the valley’s new fusion restaurants. Noir Fennel...
Food in this country has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past ten years or so, and it’s not just in the number, variety and quality...
One need only glance at the beer section of the local liquor store to see that the beer market in Nepal is changing. Particularly post the...
1) Laphing: There’s no doubt that laphing has become a very popular snack, especially amongst young people and spice-lovers. It’s a cold spicy noodle dish, with classics options...