A Place of Belonging
I’ve always wanted to see the world in its entirety, but as exciting of a journey as it sounds, it has also terrified me. I hate to admit it out loud but I used to get scared, scared to go too far out of my comfort zone. It’s one of those luxuries I couldn’t...
read moreDal Bhat Power, 24 Hour
Food appreciation week continues! Now if you’ve ever been to Nepal before, you’ll be familiar with the saying “Dal Bhat Power 24 Hour”. It’s printed on t-shirts, lauded by trekking guides and also 100% true. Most Nepali people eat two main meals a day. Dal bhat is...
read moreHow to: Make Nepali Momos
First of all, happy Thanksgiving everyone! We hope you’ve had the chance to sit down to enjoy a scrumptious dinner with family and loved ones this weekend and taken the time to consider some things you’re thankful for. This blog post is probably going to become...
read moreTop Five Things To Do In Kathmandu
Top 5 things to do in Kathmandu I headed to Nepal on a five day vacation from my job in southern India. I had been working there for nine months and needed a little change of scenery. I couldn’t take a lot of time off from my job and a lot of time was spent in...
read moreNepal’s Best Festivals
We wanted to write this blog post because Nepal is currently right in the middle of their biggest yearly festival, Dashain. Although the dates vary every year, at the end of September/beginning of October, Nepali people take time off work and travel back to their...
read moreBest Eats in Kathmandu
So, you’re in the capital city and your tummy starts a-grumbling… don’t panic, we’ve got you covered! One great thing about Nepal is that the food is so cheap so you can try one of everything! Here is the definitive Earthbeats list of best eats...
read moreOur Favourite Products
Paige’s Pick: Tie-Dye Notebook https://earthbeats.ca/product/tie-dye-notebook/ My love for this product harkens back to my days as a tree hugging, tie-dye wearing, peasant skirt owning hippy child. I can’t explain why the bright explosion of colour and design that is...
read moreIntro to Nepali
Hopefully, Monday’s blog has convinced you to pack your bags and book a flight for Kathmandu! Congratulations! Now, we figure you might need a little introductory language lesson to make you seem like a pro from the moment your feet hit the sweltering hot tarmac....
read moreWhy Nepal Should Be Your Next Travel Destination
If you have only the most basic knowledge about Nepal, you’ll probably think of Mount Everest and prayer flags. If you follow the news, you’ll probably think of the crippling 7.8 magnitude earthquake and fuel shortages that devastated the country in 2015/16. If you’re...
read moreReturn to Earthbeats
Man, we haven’t had a blog post in a long time. Why is that, you may be wondering? Well we have been dealing with all the challenges and wonderfulness of returning to Canada after almost a year living in Nepal. Since both Earthbeats and those who follow our journey...
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