Thanks for your question Krista and great suggestions for Nepali language learning. For photography, it is true we ask you to come without your phone, but understand that it is often the only camera people have. If you already have a camera, our......Read More
If you are interested in learning a little Nepali language before our adventure starts, there are 2 apps I have been using. One is uTalk and the other is simply learn to speak Nepali. Krista...Read More
Should we plan to bring a small camera or will we be able to use the camera in our cell phones? I saw the itinerary states no cell phones (which I am SUPER excited for) but this is my camera, at least at the moment. Thanks – KV ...Read More
Namaste Friends, We realize that you are all at different stages of preparation and packing. We have responded to a few questions in personal emails that we thought you all may benefit from knowing more about… The temperatures will be warm......Read More
Hello fellow adventurers!! My name is Krista and I had the good fortune to meet Shannon at a meditation retreat last fall. She was describing this trip and I never would have believed that an adventure like this would come at one of the most......Read More
Dear Friends, We wanted to post some details about arriving into Kathmandu, as we know it can be daunting to travel to a new location for the first time. You have all booked flights independently and will be arriving at different times, so please......Read More
Hello fellow adventure seekers, I came to know of WTBD when my husband and I sent our son to Northern India 5 years ago at the age of 16. Upon his return we were certain that we had made the right choice. He spoke of the experiences as......Read More
Dear Fellow Adventurers, In just over 2 weeks, we’ll all be together in the heart of the ancient Kathmandu valley. As a group coming from all backgrounds, we will set out on a journey into the life, culture and landscapes of the Himalayas. ......Read More
Hello dear fellows, I’m Leif, 37 and I live in Paris with my beloved Charlotte who introduced herself a few days ago. Since I’ve known her, she keeps telling me that one of her favorite trips ever, was a very special journey to India, a 3......Read More
Howdy, I’m Erin and spoiler alert, I work for Where There Be Dragons. However, this will be my first trip out with the company and although I’ll be working on capturing some visual storylines, my primary goal is to participate in the......Read More
Since my daughter started college last year I now have time available to pursue international travel. In the past year I have visited nine countries. Thirty years ago I had booked a trekking trip to Nepal and India. Unfortunately events intervened......Read More
Nepal has never been on my radar. India, yes. Possibly even China, but never Nepal. I am not sure why, it just hasn’t. Let me explain. About four years ago, I retired after working twelve years as a McDonald’s Owner/Operator.......Read More
14 years ago I was on a gap semester in India with Dragons. Shannon was leading the program. It was fantastic. I received few weeks ago a newsletter from Dragons. I just remembered this: Adult programs / Nepal / Shannon. Simple words. Magic words.......Read More
Hello Fellow Travelers, We wanted to respond to Heather’s question in her recently posted introduction, as well as offer some other suggestions for packing. It is true that the average temperatures in August in Kathmandu will range from 65-85......Read More
Hi this is Suren Thami, one of the facilitators for your upcoming Nepal adventure. I am a person of Nepali origin and call Kathmandu my home. I have been working with WTBD (Experiential Education) programs for almost two decades, on and off. For the......Read More
Hi! I’m Heather. I’ve been looking forward to this trip for 12 years; My daughter took a gap year program to Nepal and I’ve wanted to go ever since. In just 3 1/2 weeks I’ll finally be there! By way of introduction,......Read More