Navin Shakya

Travel Stories

  • Travelling in rainy season

    I must admit that I’ve never been a fan of travelling during the rainy season. The roads, which are already notorious for their poor condition, become even more treacherous during this time…

  • Offering seats

    During our fieldwork in Kalikot, one of my female colleagues made a surprising comment. She asked me not to give up my seat for any women, explaining that it made her feel…

  • Kathmandu and nearby places

    Kathmandu and nearby places

    My early days as a professional geologist; working as a freelancer for a reputed construction company to identify possible sand mines in Kathmandu and adjoining districts. During this fieldwork, we covered the…