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nepal...it's only the beginning

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August 2nd 2008
August 1st, 2008 Waiting in queue to check in for our flight, Bangkok to Kathmandu, we had our first taste of Nepal. Every cart was loaded with at least 10 tiny bags, or 3 oversized ones. Bags were created out of tape. I want a tape bag next time. Also, no real line was formed! Closest to the counter wins. Flying into Kathmandu was not what I was expecting. It was very flat, even on ... read more

Asia » Nepal » Kathmandu » Thamel

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In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist in... ... read more