Monthly Archives: October 2011

If you don’t have the time or money for Everest, Gosainkund can be just as lovely. Just a slight detour from the classic Langtang trek. This area can also be visited as part of an extended Langtang trek. For those …

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Flooded With Fish

admin October 20, 2011

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The floods in Thailand are devastating, but not everyone is devastated. For some serious “on the road” info, check this blog out. For the less serious blog, stay tuned to Knapsack Treks. Apparently, not everyone is devastated by the floods. …

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Are We That Different?

admin October 18, 2011

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It’s not a matter of how different we are in terms of language, culture, environment or economy. Happiness is universal. When burgeoning GDP numbers don’t reflect an improving standard of living for the common people, then it doesn’t matter whether …

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Bali Rocked

admin October 14, 2011

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Paradise Bali is actually an island dotted with volcanoes. It is also surrounded by islands dotted with volcanoes. Throughout its history, it had many episodes of drought, earthquake, famine and war. A magnitude-6.8 earthquake jolted Bali on Thursday, causing panic …