INDIA | Monday, 13 Nov 2006 | Views [715]
Varanasi, or Benares to the Indians, is a pretty special place. Sure its dirty & theres alot of people after your money, just like other Indian cities, but theres something else.... I heard from many other travellers there that they were still in ... Read more >
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NEPAL | Thursday, 28 Sep 2006 | Views [630]
I just spent a few days in Lumbini - the birthplace of Buddha around 2500 years ago, according to the Buddhist history. The central temple marking the exact site is quite simple, and surrounded by ruins from the original temple built on the site. The ... Read more >
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NEPAL | Sunday, 10 Sep 2006 | Views [605]
I joined the ANFO program in August and September 2006 and spent 6 weeks living and teaching English in Patihani, Chitwan district. My accommodation was with a local family who have hosted several volunteers before. They were very helpful for me practicing ... Read more >
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NEPAL | Sunday, 6 Aug 2006 | Views [539] | Comments [1]
Wow i made it through my first few classes teaching english! Im working in this small town called Patihani, which is just across the river from the Chitwan National Park, and only 30km from the Indian border (in a straight line). Ive been in the village ... Read more >
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