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Stories from Nepal

Guides, experiences and practical tips for your journey — from the Greek of Nepal.

Pokhara in 3 Days: The Itinerary That WorksDestinations

Pokhara in 3 Days: The Itinerary That Works

A complete three-day Pokhara plan: Lakeside, Fewa Lake, sunrise at Sarangkot, caves and the Peace Pagoda, with alternatives for weather and energy levels.

11 min read2026
Kathmandu in 3 Days: A Complete Neighbourhood ItineraryDestinations

Kathmandu in 3 Days: A Complete Neighbourhood Itinerary

A realistic 3-day Kathmandu itinerary, neighbourhood by neighbourhood: Durbar Squares, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Patan or Bhaktapur — with room to move and calm evenings.

13 min read2026
Arrival at Kathmandu Airport: Step by Step to Your HotelInfo

Arrival at Kathmandu Airport: Step by Step to Your Hotel

From landing at Tribhuvan to your hotel door: visa, baggage, SIM, currency and taxis, step by step, with what still needs confirming before you go.

13 min read2026
Nepal for the First Time: The Mistakes Almost Every Greek Traveller MakesInfo

Nepal for the First Time: The Mistakes Almost Every Greek Traveller Makes

Not another general guide. The specific mistakes I keep seeing on first trips to Nepal — itinerary, pace, cash, altitude, respect — and how to avoid them.

10 min read2026
Bhaktapur: Nepal’s Medieval CityDestinations

Bhaktapur: Nepal’s Medieval City

A practical guide to Bhaktapur, the Kathmandu Valley’s most atmospheric Newar city: Durbar Square, Nyatapola, Pottery Square, juju dhau and a day plan from Kathmandu.

3 min read2026
Patan / Lalitpur: Nepal’s City of ArtDestinations

Patan / Lalitpur: Nepal’s City of Art

Patan, or Lalitpur, is the artistic heart of the Kathmandu Valley: Durbar Square, Patan Museum, Golden Temple, Newari courtyards and metal workshops.

3 min read2026
Nagarkot: Himalayan Sunrise Near KathmanduDestinations

Nagarkot: Himalayan Sunrise Near Kathmandu

Nagarkot is the easiest Himalayan viewpoint from Kathmandu: sunrise, light hiking, overnight stay, how to combine it with Bhaktapur and practical advice.

3 min read2026
Bandipur: the Beautiful Hill Town Between Kathmandu and PokharaDestinations

Bandipur: the Beautiful Hill Town Between Kathmandu and Pokhara

Bandipur is a pedestrian Newari hill town with Himalayan views, an ideal stop on the Kathmandu-Pokhara road and a calm alternative to the classic sights.

3 min read2026

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