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Streets of Kathmandu feel decline of U.S. tourism

Nadia White4 months ago4 months ago12 mins

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…

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The 2026 Montana Journalism Abroad class will take students from the University of Montana School of Journalism to Nepal in May. Student projects will focus on efforts to protect and preserve wildlife; understand water quality and control issues; and examine the challenges facing women and indigenous cultures.

Montana Journalism Abroad challenges Journalism students to work in unfamiliar environments on complex issues. The class aims to teach students how to travel abroad safely and with confidence.

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