https://grrrltraveler.com A Female Solo Travel Blog | It's not a vacation until you survive it! Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:38:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/favicon.gif https://grrrltraveler.com 32 32 https://grrrltraveler.com/chitlang-travel-guide/ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:37:43 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=82327   Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Chitlang is a rustic picturesque region in Nepal that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life of Kathmandu. As I’ve traveled and filmed much of Nepal’s bucketlist cities and sights, i wanted to switch things up and explore off-the-beaten-path spots. Rather than go to crowded...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/guide-to-nepal-homestays/ Sat, 23 Dec 2023 14:11:45 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=83432 Nepal beckons travelers with its breathtaking beauty and ancient allure. But beyond summiting Everest peaks and prayer flags lies a hidden treasure, Nepal homestays. Gone are the bland hotels and tourist-centric interactions. In its place, a Nepal homestay experience offers an authentic, enriching journey into the heart of Nepalese culture. From savoring home-cooked delicacies woven...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/best-momos-in-kathmandu/ https://grrrltraveler.com/best-momos-in-kathmandu/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2019 11:21:11 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=58493   I went on a momo hunt to hunt down a variety of momos which might redefine the the way travelers think of Nepali momos. This is a summary countdown of my top 11 best momos in Kathmandu and where to find them! When I was planning for my trip to Nepal, I got to thinking...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/best-momos-in-kathmandu/feed/ 8 https://grrrltraveler.com/how-to-cook-nepali-dal-bhat/ https://grrrltraveler.com/how-to-cook-nepali-dal-bhat/#comments Sat, 18 Aug 2018 01:01:40 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=58119   So far I’ve been trying various types of Nepali street food and loving Nepali food. I’ve purposely held back from going to the obvious players in the country like momos and dal bhat. But it’s hard to not love dal bhat and the symphony of tastes embedded within it. With a variety of dishes...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/how-to-cook-nepali-dal-bhat/feed/ 3 https://grrrltraveler.com/boudha-travel-guide-best-things-to-do-bodhanath-stupa/ Tue, 14 Aug 2018 22:30:43 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=57761   Bodhanath Stupa is a famous UNESCO and as the largest stupa in the world, is a featured attraction of Kathmandu. But most tourists don’t know much about Boudha, the neighborhood surrounding it, so they visit the stupa and within 45 minutes, they leave. If you think Bodhanath Stupa is all there is to see...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/best-things-to-do-nepal-post-2015-earthquake/ https://grrrltraveler.com/best-things-to-do-nepal-post-2015-earthquake/#comments Sun, 24 Jun 2018 13:37:51 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=57753   When the 2015 earthquake hit Nepal, the media documented the earthquake’s aftermath of ruin and devastation. It was said it’s main UNESCO sites were destroyed. But that was only one small part of a story which colored a strengthening nation. How did the 2015 Earthquake affect Nepal? If you visit Nepal, you can see...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/best-things-to-do-nepal-post-2015-earthquake/feed/ 3 https://grrrltraveler.com/hotel-tibet-international-kathmandu/ https://grrrltraveler.com/hotel-tibet-international-kathmandu/#comments Mon, 07 May 2018 12:30:14 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=56011   Located off the dusty main road of the Boudha district of Kathmandu, a stone’s throw from Boudhanath Stupa and inside walled grounds, sits Hotel Tibet International, a lap of high rise luxury. I had the pleasure to spend three nights here, while attending the Himalayan Travel Mart Conference and it was an experience which made...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/hotel-tibet-international-kathmandu/feed/ 3 https://grrrltraveler.com/48-hours-pokhara-things-to-do-pokhara-travel-guide/ https://grrrltraveler.com/48-hours-pokhara-things-to-do-pokhara-travel-guide/#comments Sat, 05 May 2018 12:24:50 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=51121   Pokhara is the 2nd largest city in Nepal and is a city rich in lakes, caves, mountains and is rich in natural beauty. It is also known as the gateway to the Annapurna Circuit. With 48 hours in Pokhara: The perfect Pokhara itinerary will include boat rides on the lake, trekking, and enjoying pokhara...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/48-hours-pokhara-things-to-do-pokhara-travel-guide/feed/ 2 https://grrrltraveler.com/kathmandu-to-chitwan-national-park/ https://grrrltraveler.com/kathmandu-to-chitwan-national-park/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2018 03:30:29 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=56967   Originally, we were told a bus drive from Panauti to Chitwan National Park would be approximately 6.5 hours… Traveling Nepal, I’ve not to listen to anyone’s quote on time. Here’s road trip tips to make your Nepali road trip experience smoother. The Nepali Roadtrip As I was traveling to a lot of cities in...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/kathmandu-to-chitwan-national-park/feed/ 2 https://grrrltraveler.com/backstreet-academy-street-food-tour-kathmandu/ https://grrrltraveler.com/backstreet-academy-street-food-tour-kathmandu/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2018 13:00:31 +0000 http://grrrltraveler.com/?p=56632    One of my favorite travel pastimes is eating street food. So one of my goals of things to do in Kathmandu was learning about the best foods of Nepal. But eating Nepal street food can feel sketchy for western travelers. So called in help from my Nepali food guide, Kanti of the Backstreet Academy,...]]> https://grrrltraveler.com/backstreet-academy-street-food-tour-kathmandu/feed/ 3