The New York Times – Travel:
Three architecturally significant stupas, or reliquary mounds, in Nepal, Thailand and Taiwan.
Category: Nepal
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Life, Death and Rebirth in Nepal, the Land of the Buddha
The New York Times – Travel:
Starting at the birthplace of Buddhism, a writer traces how its teachings spread across Asia, transforming the continent forever.
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The Long Journey to Enlightenment
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Buddhism’s lessons on transience have had incredible staying power.
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How U.S.A.I.D. Affects National Parks and Conservation Worldwide
The New York Times – Travel:
Among the programs affected by the possible freeze of American foreign aid are those that establish and support overseas national parks and conservation areas.
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From Rap Star to Engineer to Young Mayor Demolishing Swaths of Kathmandu
The New York Times – Music:
A music idol in his early 20s and then an engineer, Balen, 33, next won an upset victory as mayor of Nepal’s capital, inspiring a wave of young politicians. Now, he’s tearing down parts of the city.
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Nepal Will Ban Solo Hiking in Its National Parks
The New York Times – Travel:
The move, which the country’s tourism board said would improve safety, follows an earlier ban on climbing alone in Nepal’s mountains.
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The Queen of Everest Trains While Working at Whole Foods
The New York Times – Sports:
Lhakpa Sherpa has climbed Mount Everest 10 times, the most ascents ever by a woman. She has no plans of slowing down.
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The World Cup Is Ending, but the Migrant Labor Economy Grinds On
The New York Times – Sports:
The World Cup was a $220 billion construction project powered by migrant workers. We went to Nepal – a major source of labor for Qatar — to find out what’s driving workers to do dangerous jobs that many say they can’t afford to lose.
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Migrant Workers Are the Qatar World Cup’s Forgotten Team
The New York Times – Sports:
Hundreds of thousands of Nepalis were part of an army of migrant workers who remade Qatar for its World Cup moment. But in chasing desperately needed paychecks abroad, many pay a heavy price.