travel

Leech bites

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…
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 vs Nepal!

My parents just returned from a tour of the western regions of Nepal, and they were deeply shocked to see young children walking for miles along narrow, dangerous highways just to attend…
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…

Leech bites