I had planned a visit with Karan Vaidya, Honorary Consul for Republic of Latvia in Kathmandu. Although private issues were discussed during the meeting, we mainly touched on the cultural traditions o…

It is one of the hottest times of the season in a city located in the heart of Europe. The city's history dates back to around the 11th century. Having not massively suffered in the world wars, A…

In 21st century new technological trends have put their stamps on daily life, putting cultural values under threat. Each day irreversibly erases the ancestral heritage that the Nepali people have bee…

The coachman knew a lot of gossip about the Red Light district of Amsterdam, Netherlands. He was one of the first in the evening, with the newly lit red lantern lights to begin his inspection of …

It was a sunny day. We went along the shores of Lake Baringo, Kenya. Our task was to catch some crocodiles and hand them over to the zoo. These reptiles are completely harmless to humans and you can …

The noble Spaniard may sometimes forget the names of his country's ministers but it will be a shame not to know the venerable matadors like Jose Maria Manzanares (14.04.53) who could coldly turn …

When it is difficult, Nepali is quiet. When it gets harder, he starts the song. When a Nepali is overwhelmed by despair, s/he laughs. Collecting materials about ethnic/caste groups, traveling a…

As the old saying goes, a small stump can overturn a large carriage. To contextualize it, a small, barely noticeable crime can sometimes turn into a great tragedy that will have devastating consequen…