TobyHow about an update on my seventeen-day trekking adventure in fast-forward journal mode? Let’s go! Day 1 (September 26): Kathmandu (elevation 1400 meters) to Arughat […]
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The Goats of Nepal
Sometimes, words are inadequate. So without further ado, I bring you the Goats of Nepal…(This is only the beginning; I will be adding to these […]
When Cultural Sensitivity is Overrated and Mosquitoes Should Be Killed
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Through the Bazaar: My First Nepali Journey
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The Caterpillar Who Crossed The Road
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Why Travel
Killing two birds with one stone: First essay of the semester, first blog post! Why? More often than not, when I informed people this summer […]
First Stop Nepal…
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