What a week in Nepal! From a planned protest, to a social media ban, to the shooting of students, a government collapse and the rise of Nepal's first female prime minister.

We look to see if Nepal is now safe for tourists? We take a look at the overall situation in Nepal today. What's open? And we take a look at the new Prime Minister Sushila Karki

Full aricle on Nepal in 2025: safe to visit?

Only 72 hours after our podcast about the Social Media Ban in #Nepal - the Government fell.

We jump right in with an easy to follow listen on the who, how and whys of what happend. Anti-corruption #GenZ protests and what happens next?

The 2025 Nepal Protests

Join us as we unpack Nepal’s sudden 2025 social media ban, blocking 26 platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp.

Explore its impact on tourists in trekking or traveling around Nepal, local businesses, and digital freedom.

Hear about the #GenZ and #NepoBabies protest in Kathmandu, and learn how VPNs and DNS changes can keep you connected. David Ways Nepal travel author expands on this with real-time insights on this evolving storyRead David's article on Nepal’s 2025 Social Media Ban: How It Affects Tourists, Businesses, and Digital Freedom

Join us as we explore the ins and outs of internet access, Wi-Fi, mobile data, and SIM cards for travelers in Nepal.

From bustling Kathmandu to remote Himalayan trails, discover the best ways to stay connected, including top SIM providers, e-sims, data plans, and tips for reliable Wi-Fi in the mountains. Tune in for practical advice to keep you online during your Nepali adventure!

Read about the internet, sim cards and mobile data in Nepal

Join us for a truely immersive guide to one of Nepals most popular easy treks Poon Hill.

We cover everything from what you'll see, prices, accommodation, meals, trekking guides or more.

Going to Poon Hill, listen here first!

For the very latest, inlcuding if you need a trekking guide read the full Poon Hill Trekking Guide

It's rare that a travel writer says "don't go there!". But that's just what Nepal travel author David Ways recommends about Nuwakot this year ... and next year. Why? It's being torn down and rebuilt. The whole area is covered in scaffolding. Only those with a connection to Nuwakot, historians, or those who like ruins would have an interest in Nuwakot during this period. It's a difficult enough place to reach, let alone managing to get there only to find the fortress torn down.

Find out what to expect, when you and go, and more.

It's one of those last minute question that catches many people out. How much should you tip your trekking guide in Nepal? Should you tip at all? Should you tip your porter? What's the best practice?

Full article on how much to tip your trekking guide in Nepal?

Join us as we dive into Nepal’s 2025 tourism challenges, where skyrocketing costs, USD-pegged $500 Upper Mustang permits, and NTB’s elitist push for high-end tourists are sidelining backpackers who sustain local economies. We explore the collapse of Chinese tourism, with revenue leaking to China, and Nepal’s bizarre obsession with controversial airports like Lumbini and Pokhara, which fail to attract international flights. From questionable TIMS card fees to Bhaktapur’s new 1,800 NPR entry, get tips to navigate Nepal’s shifting landscape and support local communities.

Perfect for adventurers and budget travelers!