Buddhist Stupas
Vishnu, Cremations, and a 200-Euro Lesson in Haggling
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the second day of any group tour begins with a betrayal: the alarm clock. At 6:30 a.m., Kathmandu is still stretching its dusty arms while we’re already weaponized with cameras and sunblock, gnawing on uninspired toast at the hotel breakfast buffet. We’ve signed up for this madness [...]