Leaving the comforts of my home has always been not only exciting but also somewhat comforting to me.
Travel has helped me grow, learn, unlearn, and relearn things in life.
The most precious memories I have of growing up are of going to different places, experiencing different cultures and languages, and enjoying the local delicacies.
Taking family vacations as a child to explore different parts of Nepal really helped me understand and appreciate my country’s diverse cultures and landscapes.
The inside track (about the author)
Aayusha Prasain leads the Community Homestay Network, a social enterprise that works with hosts and communities in Nepal to develop memorable experiences for visitors.
Managing and arranging travel dates for our family was challenging, so we travelled mostly during the Nepalese festival season in October and November.
The number one reason was that we would all have holidays during that time. As a bonus, it is also one of the best times to travel in Nepal.
Even so, travelling during the holiday season was not very common in Nepal back then, which could make independent travel planning difficult.
Eastern Nepal is special to my family. My parents were born and raised there. Yet when we decided to travel to Ilam in 2008, we did not know that a few surprises awaited … continue reading in full and for free at https://goodtourismtravelblog.com/2021/11/impressions-of-eastern-nepal-the-gem-that-is-ilam/. There are many more "GT" Travel Blog posts like this at https://goodtourismtravelblog.com.