Issue 185 | April 2017
"A good author should always suffer for his or her art. Well, the best travel writers suffer more than most, so perhaps that’s why their books are so memorable..." -...
“To probe the background of Nepalese temple architecture is to attempt to penetrate the greatest complexity of Nepalese life, to separate the inseparable religious and sub cults which have welded...
April 2015's historic earthquake, experienced far from home, amongst the Annapurna mountains. Oh, you heard the whole commotion last night?” asked my guide. “I did try to...
This may not be what you think of when you hear the word bread, but it's a delicious version of it you should try. It wasn’t long...
There are some places that don’t need promotion, because their existence itself has been the talk of the town for years. One such place is this soda...
Calling all adventurers who want a taste of the “real Nepal”. I invite you to the Karnali Zone, where lies a district called Jumla. Jumla has remained untouched by Western...
Newari culture and architecture come together in a wonderful blend of traditional aesthetics and modern accommodation. Standing tall in the heart of Bhaktapur Durbar Square is Hotel...
Travel into the past with reminiscences from Nepal's early aviation years. The first time I flew on an airplane was only when I was a teenager. It...
Two sisters make an effort to create a culture change in the way we deal with waste paper. Jamarko’s large, open working area has a pleasant feel,...
Not just for exercise, yoga has a deeper side that can do wonders when used as part of a healthy lifestyle. Yoga is a path of self-understanding...
Studies continue to show the beneficial value of regularly having a cup of tea. Not to mention, it's just plain good! A tea mood is usually driven...
Discover just a few of the many amazing benefits to be found in one of nature's own sweet, delicious wonders. At my grandparents’ home, a spoonful of...
De-stress with spa treatments that will get your body into balance with life and nature. Life in Kathmandu can be brutal—the pollution, the people, your job, not...
Actively promoting Nepal’s traditional instrument, Project Sarangi is fostering a new generation of musicians being showcased all around the city. Recently I was lucky to meet Kiran...
A breakfast favorite, full of delicious memories to relive or create anew. If you are anything like me, the last thing you want to do in the...
It is a pioneer Pancha Karma center, with a history of more than one and a half decades. It is the first Ayurveda treatment center established under quality German management....
Open now for two years, the center specializes in many facets of Ayurveda, Panchakarma, Yoga, and other wellness services, in a hygienic setup. I had a good...
Ramesh Shakya dispenses knowledge and care to his patients as he continues a family legacy that is both fascinating and a little mysterious. When I approached Ramesh...
Saffron is considered the ideal Tridoshhara: that means it is useful in pacifying all three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). Keshar– Saffron(Crocus sativus)has been,since ancient times, used...
A few practical suggestions and ideas towards a more environmentally conscious lifestyle in our city. It’s no secret that these have been dusty days here in the...
Not just a spice, turmeric has been found to be beneficial to humans in multiple ways. In Ayurveda, turmeric is considered as a Varnya herb, which means...
Ayurveda is a science of life, a healing system, a culture-based health system. Legend of Ayurveda The root of Ayurveda dates back to the Vedic period....
