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Treks in general are beautiful, challenging and very satisfying. More so are multi-day, high altitude treks that have their own challenges.

Questions arise around when it comes to Nepal. Is it worth visiting unless you are climbing Mt Everest? Answer is YES.

Afghanistan receives very little tourism. Because of that, many women-run businesses, art galleries, and workshops rarely receive visitors, especially not international visitors.

Souvenirs can be found in the busy streets around Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Thamel, Patan, Bhaktapur

We took off for Lukla. The weather was lovely, and the view of the villages, valleys, rivers and canyons were stunning

Indian passport holders traveling from Nepal to a third country are required to obtain a NOC from the Embassy of India in Kathmandu before boarding their flight.
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Questions arise around when it comes to Nepal. Is it worth visiting unless you are climbing Mt Everest? Answer is YES.

Souvenirs can be found in the busy streets around Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Thamel, Patan, Bhaktapur

We took off for Lukla. The weather was lovely, and the view of the villages, valleys, rivers and canyons were stunning
All About Coffee
Caffe Reggio is famous for its cappuccino, a bench from Medici family and century old espresso machine reposing in the corner.
In hope, I head to Caffe Vittoria on Hanover Street, for an espresso arguing that if I were to face a ghoul, it should be only after one.
The Pudding Shop in Istanbul finds a mention in my recently released book A Roar and a Drumbeat
Mini Guides
Baku has become a playground of architectural experiments. The futuristic Heydar Aliyev Art Center, Zaha Hadid's brainchild and the massive Stone-built Heydar Mosque are a few examples.
Kigali is a fascinating example of a future-focused African city. Twenty four years after the genocide, it has revived itself into an investment, educational and entrepreneurial hub.
Kathmandu is where every hiker started their journey into the Nepali mountains – whether it be the Annapurna Circuit, Everest or something in between.







