By EMMA WHITE UM Journalism Abroad came to Nepal forewarned about many large, dangerous creatures. Elephants could trample us, rhinos could charge us, tigers could steal into our camp at night and attack. But so far, the most insidious beast we have encountered is one of much smaller stature: the land leech. We came upon…
By HENRY DOELLINGER Dogs bark as boxes of medical supplies and large nets are loaded into a white four-by-four truck with a cage in the place of its bed. Himalayan Animal Rescue Trust veterinary doctors Sagar Ghimire and Prakash Chaudhary looked over a list of rescue calls, ready to start their weekly roundup. By 10…
By HANNA GRASS Phewa Lake is a freshwater lake in Pokhara, Nepal, known for its scenic backdrop of the Annapurna ranges and the reflection of Mount Machhapuchhre. Phewa Tal, as it is called in Nepali, is Nepal’s second-largest lake. It serves as a vibrant hub of Pokhara and exploring it was a perfect way to…
By VIVIANNE OSTHEIMER One thing I learned in Afro-Brazilian Dance – the first college class I took ‘just for fun’ – is that balance is dynamic. “Don’t be afraid to shift your center!,” Julia, the 20-something Brazilian-American instructor would call out. We would try to dip lower and sway farther, flailing our limbs ungracefully in…
By KAEDENCE EAMES My first full day in Nepal was filled with market shopping and aimless wandering. Through my jet-lag, I enjoyed simply observing the busy streets of Kathmandu. The sweat dripping down my forehead made me desperate for a shower. I wasn’t the only one being hit by the heat. Feral dogs dotted the…
By VIVIANNE OSTHEIMER Baldri owns a small jewelry stand on a touristy street in Kathmandu. He’s a friendly salesman with a smile that’s missing a few teeth. In recent years, Baldri says unforeseen circumstances have impacted his business: first COVID, then political turmoil in Nepal as youth-led protests toppled the government. Promise runs another store…