The final group picture in JFK
Instructor team, Participant
Here’s the picture of students upon landing at New York right before everyone dispersed to their individual destinations....Read More
Nepal: Traditions of the Himalayas
Arrived in LA
Dragons Administration, Instructor
The group arrived safely in LA this morning and students are awaiting onward flights or en route home! Wishing everyone a happy reunion with family and friends!...Read More
Students are on their way!
Instructor Team, Participant
The main student group are boarding now on their first flight to Abu Dhabi now while Elysia is at her gate waiting for her flight to Hong Kong....Read More
As I leave Nepal, I want you to know that….
Instructors, Instructor
NAMASTE FRIENDS AND FAMILIES! During our transference in Bhaktapur, we talked about going home – what it means, what to expect, how to make the sense of this summer course in Nepal. We want to thank you to all families and friends for your support......Read More
Alex at the airport
Instructor team, Participant
Alex is now at the Kathmandu airport ready to board his flight. We wish him a pleasant journey ahead! ...Read More
Letter to Future Dragons Student
Hunter King, Participant
Yak of the Week
I remember months ago looking at the yaks from the previous course to try and get an idea for what I was getting myself into, which means that there are probably a few of you doing the same. Consider this a small collection of tips that might help......Read More
International Group Return Flight Information
Carin, Dragons Admin
Dear Families & Friends, It is hard to believe that almost four weeks have passed since your student embarked on this incredible adventure! It won’t be long until students will be boarding their planes back home. We are sure you are anxiously......Read More
Bollywood Dance Fun!
Instructor Team, Participant
A fun clip from our dance party last night!...Read More
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A long awaited teaser
Seth Stoneburner, Participant
These are some earlier photos I took. Quick thanks to Elysia for the best photo of Will and I on the hill. I’ll post more soon but I’ll finish my long, long Yak first. Thank you everyone for the support from home!...Read More
Goodbye Patan…
Trip Sherwood, Participant
Everyone is cleaning up the program-house at the moment. Fortunately I have been granted the privilege to write, and I want to tell you why that is has been such a privilege to stay in Patan. I write to express the hard, bittersweet emotion one gets......Read More
Tradition versus Modernization
Jenna Einhorn, Participant
In Patan, the landscape, especially Durbar Square, is filled with old and new culture featuring ancient temples and handicraft shops passed down from generation to generation mixed with newer architecture and millennials lining the streets with......Read More
Student led Expedition Phase!
Instructor Team, Instructor
Student led excursion to Swoyambhunath. Also known as the Monkey Temple, this stupa complex is one of the oldest historical sites in Kathmandu. The background statues are of Guru Padmasambhava, Shakyamuni Buddha and Tara....Read More
X Phase Panning
Instructor Team, Instructor
The students are planning a trip for the group. Learning to manage a budget, the logistics of travelling within Kathmandu city as a group and where to visit. But first…. Which way is North?...Read More
From Stuffed to Hunger
Hunter, Participant
There’s a lot to say about the past couple weeks, and again I regret not having any formal writings on the details of our experience and activities, but I had two specific experience that stood out to me enough to share. The first occurred......Read More