Navin Shakya
Travel Stories
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A young, junior policeman stopped our bus and booked the driver for overcapacity and modifying the seating arrangements. Just as things were getting serious, an older, higher-ranking officer appeared, had a private conversation with the driver, and let him off without further action. Kudos to the young cop for having the courage to enforce the… More on this
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Watched football live in a stadium after very long time. Winter day, cozy sunlight, packed crowd, and weekend holiday-it was perfect day for watching football, and NRT and Nepal Police played 1-1 draw. Nepal Police was the most unpopular football club among the friends in my circle, but quite surprised to hear some big… More on this
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I’m telling you, I don’t like leeches, but they sure seem to love me! The other day, four of us went trekking to check out a dam site. It was rainy, and of course, I was the only one who ended up with leech bites. They were all over my body, and I stopped counting… More on this
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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 of year. The heavy rainfall and subsequent landslides often bring travel to a grinding halt, leaving passengers stranded for hours on end. Despite… More on this
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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 as though men were superior to women. Her statement caught me off guard. I responded with a simple “okay,” but it made me… More on this
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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 districts of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Dhading, Chitwan and Makawanpur to map sand deposits. Some glimpses are uploaded here. More on this