Wonderful Beautiful Nepal

Newly weds dancing I was in Pokhara recently and I saw a lot of band playing and people dancing in the street. Upon getting closer noticed it was 2 foreign tourist (I assume) dressed in Nepali clothing and dancing with the band playing music. It was a nice sight to see. I didnt get a chance to talk to them due to the number of people around. I wish the young couple luck. On another topic, perhaps Nepal government could explore the Wedding industry and make Nepal a destination to get married. I wish Nepal government was this proactive. Foreigners taking pictures of the newly wed foreigners Dancing Nepali style in Pokhara

Instead of staying in Thamel and taking a taxi where they want to go, there is a better way. This info is taken from information in my book, Nepal: A Tourist's Manual, eBook. First, take a quadrant of the Kathmandu Valley to explore. Changunarayan/Bhaktapur, Kopan, Pharfing, Kirtipur. So book your room online for the first night or two. This usually gets you a free, or reduced, ride from the airport. Changunarayan is nearby Bhaktapur, an ancient village that will give you more of a 'genuine' feel. Using this example, book your room at Star View Guest House & Retreat Center or another guest house in Changu. There are several things to do, from painting your own thangka to exploring the nearby villages that each have a unique flavor. There are also 2 museums to explore. It's really quiet, too. Big tip: Try to book your time in Nepal so you will be here during a full moon. There is usually a festival going on during each full moon, but you may need to do a bit of resea...

I'd been contemplating this subject for awhile, surrogacy. Then I saw this article about surrogacy in Thailand:  Sick surrogate baby abandoned It raised all the questions/issues that should have been addressed up front. Here in Nepal there is a group of women who would be excellent candidates for surrogacy; you could not find candidates in mainstream society. I had been thinking especially about how ripe it is for helping gay couples have children. First, as I say in my eBook, Nepal: A Tourist's Manual Nepal makes for a great honeymoon destination for gay couples. There isn't much societal dialog about homosexuality and it is a common practice for men to hold hands and even touch each other in public, not that you will see anyone kissing, but there just isn't the same boundaries as in the West. Regardless as to the sexual preference of the parents, the first thing I'd put into the contract would be for the inevitable defective baby. Any contract would need to be m...