When this jeep taxi got stuck on a pipe in front of us, we had to take a detour
Crossing international borders over land can be full of headaches, from filling out paperwork to bureaucratic delays, insidious money changers and scams galore. After convincing myself to finally leave Nepal, I clearly had the desire for more adventure because instead of making the trip from Kathmandu to Darjeeling, India with new friends, I decided to leave a few days ahead of them and go it alone.
Re-reading the Nepal-India Border Crossing, I'm reminded of the tropical heat and humidity which surprised me upon stepping off my Yeti Airlines flight in eastern Nepal. I can taste the dirt kicked up from the roads, which necessitated a bandanna be tied around my nose and mouth. I can hear the excessive use of horns on the roads once inside India, and see the utter mayhem firsthand – a mix of trucks, cars, tuk-tuks, rickshaws, bicycles, pedestrians, and livestock jostling for position.
Thankfully, one thing I cannot recall, is the smell of the bathroom in that tiny Nepal airport.
Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio, a food blog. He's been to 65 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Originally from New York, Dave now calls Austin, TX home. Read the complete story of how he became a pro travel blogger.
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Dave
Tuesday 6th of October 2009
If going to the same small country as the world's most elite climbers go to summit 8,000 meter peaks inspire you, I don't know what would! If you have the means to get there, now or at any time in your life, I highly recommend it.
Beautiful scenery, friendly people, rich culture, great milk tea, and adventure sport opportunities galore. It's a great mix. I'd go back in a heartbeat.
Yes, I heard from trekkers that the Everest Base Camp trek is touristy, but it's not like Disney World.
Dave
Monday 5th of October 2009
If going to the same small country as the world's most elite climbers go to summit 8,000 meter peaks inspire you, I don't know what would! If you have the means to get there, now or at any time in your life, I highly recommend it.
Beautiful scenery, friendly people, rich culture, great milk tea, and adventure sport opportunities galore. It's a great mix. I'd go back in a heartbeat.
Yes, I heard from trekkers that the Everest Base Camp trek is touristy, but it's not like Disney World.
Another Travel Blogger
Monday 5th of October 2009
Nepal seems to be quite a 'happening' place now. So is it too touristy these days?
Dave
Friday 2nd of October 2009
Hi Jennifer, glad I could keep you entertained, and thanks for subscribing!
Just Jennifer
Friday 2nd of October 2009
Hi. Just stopping by your blog to say hello. :D
I found your blog on another site, and it looked very interesting. I've read a few posts and it's held my attention enough to subscribe to your feed. I'll be reading daily. :D
Thanks for having me, and I hope to see you drop by my bloggy if you have the time and/or interest. It would be great to have you. Have a great weekend.