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September 21, 2025

Journey to Kathmandu Part 3: Swayambhunath

· On the outskirts of Kathmandu, lifted high above the tight-knit city streets, is Swayambhu. It is not the largest stupa in Nepal. Nonetheless, it has been a site of devotion for centuries. Atop the white dome sits a golden… Continue reading
August 30, 2025

Journey to Kathmandu Part 2: All New and Unknown

· I could make a long list of all the ways Nepal is different from any other place I’ve been on earth. But a list would be ineffectual. How can the words traffic, cows, dogs, monkeys, mountains, modern three-story concrete… Continue reading