Navin Shakya

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  • A lady rider

    Don’t get me wrong. I wasn’t worried because she was a woman, nor because I thought she was weak.

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    394 words

  • The menu I couldn’t read

    I’m just a food lover with very specific, hard-won tastes, and a healthy respect for anything I can pronounce.

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    439 words

  • Modern tools, outdated thinking

    We upgraded our tools, but not our thinking. A dangerous gap is emerging between high-tech gear and the skills to use it.

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    642 words

  • When a recommendation goes wrong

    Ever recommended a product, film, or restaurant you loved, only to have your friend come back disappointed, or worse, annoyed?

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    305 words

  • Frustrating flight delays

    Whether it’s unpredictable weather, crowded skies, or poor infrastructure, flight delays are just part of life in Kathmandu.

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    392 words

  • Roaming around Khandbari

    Tucked away in the beautiful Arun Valley, Khandbari is famous for its lush scenery, traditional charm, and friendly locals. 

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    449 words

  • Mugu and energy poverty

    If energy solutions were introduced to heat the homes in this remote village, it could reduce the need for seasonal migration and improve the quality of life.

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    448 words

  • Life on instant noodles

    We spent 2 weeks entirely on instant noodles. There are only very few sites as rugged and physically demanding as this one.

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    171 words

  • Scariest flight

    We wanted to go home after completing one of the toughest site visits, but the weather seemed determined to keep us grounded.

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    252 words