Moniica26
French looking for information about Nepal
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Lives in Patan
Speaks French, English, Spanish, some Italian
Registration: 01 June 2017
Buying property in Nepal by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Nepal? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Nepal? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
It's true of all our brothers and sisters throughout the country. I don't know of a single soul who doesn't aspire to have a roof over his/her head - especially those very unfortunate ones who lost everything they had in that devastating ... Read More
Best place in Nepal for culture and conversation? by AllieTea
Which is the best place for culture, conversation, price, and more? I am a freelancer, but would like to do much more in terms of volunteering, too, and expanding into more online business platforms. Would you say there are entrepreneur types there ...
AllieTea, you ask if entrepreneur types exist at all in Nepal? By definition, entrepreneurship contributes to develop society with a positive effect, creating employment, economic expansion, start up jobs and a larger tax base. As everyone knows, ... Read More
New members of the Nepal forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Nepal forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Like MadagascarNow pointed out here a couple of weeks ago, there may be way out too many guesthouses in Nepal already and I would be inclined to agree with her. This said, the Government just announced it will build 10 more State-owned guesthouses ... Read More
How can the Kathmandu air pollution issue be solved? by MadagascarNow
OK, let's first assume the government will either get out of the way or cooperate. It's easy to bash governments and criticize politicians. I just get bored with that dialog and, as expats, I think it's important to remember we are here ...
Informative article in Kathmandu Post of 23/11/2018 which points to latest findings by University of Chicago scientists. According to them and revealed for the first time "Particulate air pollution cuts the average person's life by nearly 2 ... Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Nepal. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...
Fear that Hans' prophesy (his remarks of February 13, 2018) will turn out to be absolutely correct. It's just been announced that that Nepal Airlines - nation's largest carrier - on the verge of bankruptcy - is seeking a critical ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Prices of fruit have increased by up to 10% during this Festival Season. Wholesalers report that 90% of the fruit sold in nepali markets are imported from China or India. Consumption of same is in the order of 1200 tons per day. Read More
How can the Kathmandu air pollution issue be solved? by MadagascarNow
OK, let's first assume the government will either get out of the way or cooperate. It's easy to bash governments and criticize politicians. I just get bored with that dialog and, as expats, I think it's important to remember we are here ...
Re thread for Kathmandu air pollution, the figures are out. They indicate that the number of motor vehicles in the the city now tops 1.1 million. To be added to that, are 921,000 motorbikes, 142,000 vans and jeeps, 48,000 trucks and buses, 13,000 ... Read More
Doing business in Nepal by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Nepal? Is it complicated to register a company in Nepal? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Nepal? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with us? Thank you ...
In parameters well defined and published each year by the World Bank "The Ease of Doing Business Abroad", it's just been reported that Nepal has slipped 5 places to take No.110 ranking in the world. This compares with big brother India ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
They are saying pretty much all prices are going to be on the up this Dashain season, compared to last year's. Oft cited, for example, are the following notable increases: Price of: - 1 kilo of apples: up 10 nrs from 115 nrs last ... Read More
ATM / Bank Fees by Oscar Aguayo
Hello everyone, My family and I will be moving to Nepal shortly. I am from Spain and I am planning on getting student visas and stay in NP for as long as we can. While in Nepal I plan to work as a freelance web developer to my clients in Spain. So ...
According to bookmyforex.com there are in fact 3 charges when using ATMs abroad, which they detail as follows; 1. A foreign currency conversion fee 2. A foreign transaction charge 3. A withdrawal fee No free ride I am afraid! Read More
Declaring Money at the Airport? by Emonokane
Hi There, For a number of reasons, I will be carrying more than $2000 USD with me when I go to Nepal. I have read that you have to declare the money if you are bringing more then $2000 into the country. Does anyone know what happens when I declare ...
One more detail which could have implications. If on any particular day, the official you declare to on arrival is a regular guy, shouldn't be a problem. If on the other hand your declaration that you carry foreign currency of over $2,000 is ... Read More
Declaring Money at the Airport? by Emonokane
Hi There, For a number of reasons, I will be carrying more than $2000 USD with me when I go to Nepal. I have read that you have to declare the money if you are bringing more then $2000 into the country. Does anyone know what happens when I declare ...
All we know is what is written as a matter of record, in black and white, as follows: "Travelers are required to declare foreign currency at red channel if the sum exceeds US2,000 or equivalent" To be on safe side - better safe than sorry ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
For some reason, when it comes to making country to country comparisons, I've noticed contributors systematically and almost inevitably like to compare Nepal, and conditions here, to those prevailing in the USA ( ...and never Nepal versus China ... Read More
Doing business in Nepal by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Nepal? Is it complicated to register a company in Nepal? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Nepal? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with us? Thank you ...
It is now widely accepted in the business community that skyrocketing lending rates by banks in the last one and one-half years have had a negative impact on business development in this country. Read More
start retreat center by arjunajan
Hi everyone, I am from Belgium, and together with a friend of mine I am considering opening a yoga retreat center in Sauraha, near Chitwan national park. A nepali friend of ours, Deepak, has land there, and is willing to give this on lease to the ...
Starting point is to become fully familiar with all the legal provisions set out and provided for in favor of investors in the Foreign Investment & Technology Transfer Act, 1992 of Nepal, an official Government publication - the highest ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
About cost of living, this other contributor is right. Level of interest rates offered by banks on cash deposits left with them currently remain quite attractive. If on the other hand, one is not so fortunate, cash strapped or have to borrow to ... Read More
Can I live in Nepal in 66,000/- NRs P.M by A.Samant
Hi, I will be in Nepal soon to start a small business but as we all know I will stay for 2-3 months studying the market so obviously there will be no income coming in during those months So my question is, Can I have a decent living with 66,000/- ...
It's true what the lady said, I've noticed that too, nepalis never close doors behind them. But her wisest words that I can recall were... "never to invest more money in Nepal than you can afford to lose". That's a gem and ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I don't think anyone will disagree with the fact that Nepal's cost of living is one of the lowest in the world, if one to believe the Cost of Living Index published and kept up to date by professional people like Numbeo on the net, whose ... Read More
Starting business in Nepal by adrianrossduncan
The advice on import-export re. setting up business in Nepal will not help if you wish to actually start a business and reside in Nepal. Which is what I plan to do, no matter how difficult it seems. Anybody got any other advice, particularly ...
Adrian's question was are the "extra fees" affordable? a. if you think they are affordable, no problem. You just pay them and make whoever your "good lawyer" - the bad or the indifferent lawyer - that much richer and ... Read More
Getting married in Nepal by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Nepal or who are about to get married in Nepal to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Nepal? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple ...
It's a fact and the way things are going, no end in sight as far as anyone can tell. Not a happy state of affairs this corruption issue. It spreads like cancer. Read More
Is The Caste System Holding Nepal Back? by USA Nerd
I have often wondered why Nepalis tolerate such a poor government and so many hardships. They work very hard and they are smart, individually. I have just heard a couple of things that makes me think that Nepal will continue to stagnate. 1. One of ...
Yes, is the answer to your question. Not so long ago, a leading headline in the London Telegraph put it this way: "As long as Nepal is crippled by caste, it shall remain an economic untouchable" The source which does not mince its words ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Nepal? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
Just for the record, the interim Constitution of Nepal guarantees the right to identity as a fundamental right. Legal identity documents confirm a State's acknowledgement of a person's existence. And it is a generally accepted fact that in ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Nepal? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
Not only that. Seems hard to believe but according to official information just released, it's come to light that over 5 million nepalis lack a vitally needed citizenship certificate of their own country. Normally, these certificates should be ... Read More
Foreigner open business in Nepal by nemnemvietnam
Namaste 馃嚦馃嚨馃嚦馃嚨 I'm from Viet Nam and study abroad in Japan. I'm interested in business and have plan to open restaurant in Japan after I'm graduate university. But I have many friends from Nepal so one day ...
It was not so long ago that Gulfport remarked here that the size of a "$100,000 investment in Nepal today appeared to you to be simply outrageous". For information only, the authorities have just defined the size of foreign investments in ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Nepal? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
not only that, but the same White Paper on the current economic situation in Nepal released last Friday by the Finance Minister is saying that there is a shortfall of Nrs100 Billion to complete the rebuilding of private homes destroyed by that ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Nepal? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
On the financial front, the news is hardly encouraging. According to the Finance Ministry's White Paper just released on the state of the economy, it's been revealed that due to fiscal indiscipline, the "state coffers are virtually ... Read More
Good Dr recommendation by Myxat3
In case we need to see a Dr or go to a clinic, who do you recommend Thanks
Update to USA Nerd Stand by high recommendation of Dr. Bhagwan Koirala, of course. On the other hand, invite your attention to not so favorable news report on Bir Hospital just out. Thought you might want to read article just published in HT ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Nepal? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
All I can do is refer you to the clear information previously provided above. Those 3 airports I fly to are all in Poland, not talking about France. Besides, CDG is just one of 3950 OTHER airports in the Schengen area. It's a long way to ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Nepal? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
I can only assure you that it's not like that at airports I have been flying in and out over many years like Gdansk or Katowice or again Wroclaw in the EU. I have no way of knowing what they say or do not say at all of the other 3950 airports ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Nepal? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
I feel that way too. Why is it in Nepal that they make this great distinction between nepalis and non-nepalis (referred to as bidushis, or second class citizens) ? People should be treated equal and equally, Nepal included. Just to cite one ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Nepal. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed relationships and ...
Getting back to Priscilla's thread. Perhaps I am too old fashioned and traditional but I take the view that relationships are one thing but that (hopefully) once-in-a-lifetime marriage is too serious a thing, not to be taken lightly....whether ... Read More
Good Dr recommendation by Myxat3
In case we need to see a Dr or go to a clinic, who do you recommend Thanks
Difficult to give a good Dr. recommendation at Norvic International Hospital at this point. In the press, the HT of 25/02/2018 is reporting that one of Norvic's patients underwent surgery on the wrong leg - the right instead of the ailing left ... Read More
Good Dr recommendation by Myxat3
In case we need to see a Dr or go to a clinic, who do you recommend Thanks
There are many doctors in this field, but Dr. Bhagwan Koirala, MD, FACC (1960) is an internationally known cardiothoracic surgeon, professor and social worker. He's best known for pioneering open-heart surgery in Nepal and for starting an ... Read More
Good Dr recommendation by Myxat3
In case we need to see a Dr or go to a clinic, who do you recommend Thanks
I think you will find that the great majority of expats, embassy and other well paid folks all flock to Narvik Hospital and/or CIWEC and pay "expat prices" for expat services! I chose another route. If you have time and do not require ... Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Nepal. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...
Yeah, Nepal could have been a paradise. They had a huge opportunity to be just that starting in 2008 after the Maoists laid down their arms and joined the establishment and the country became a Republic, but they muffed it. They are still haggling ... Read More
How can the Kathmandu air pollution issue be solved? by MadagascarNow
OK, let's first assume the government will either get out of the way or cooperate. It's easy to bash governments and criticize politicians. I just get bored with that dialog and, as expats, I think it's important to remember we are here ...
Practical ways often cited are the following: Prevention of Air Pollution 1. Using smokeless sources of energy like smokeless stoves. In Nepal's countryside in particular, it is a well known fact that people inside their modest homes burn up a ... Read More
Diarrhea by BobbyKTM
Seems impossible to prevent. No matter how careful one is, "IT" will eventually get you. How do you cope with it ? I've been in Nepal for a month and have come down with some heavy duty diarrhea:making me seriously doubt if I'll ...
I think like that about air pollution which no doubt can come overhead, through cloud formations, transported by air currents call it what you will and which can originate - who knows - from as far away places as industrialized neighboring countries ... Read More
The best apps for expats in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Nepal. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
You are right to bring up this question of Apps. In the travel business, for example, in the old days visitors who came to Nepal would come here with hardcover guidebooks like Lonely Planet. Nowadays apps are a growing market and replacing the ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Nepal? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
What this tells me is that to-date, Nepal has only used its vast potential of water resources to produce electricity to the extent of a paltry 1%. We can legitimately ask ourselves how long will it take for this nation to develop the remaining 99% ... Read More
Cost of living in Nepal - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Nepal, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
Cost of living - By the looks of it, inflation is with us, judging by the rise of food prices and all. Sure enough, the Economist Group now ranks Nepal as Asia's third most expensive country. Read More
Raising kids in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in Nepal different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in Nepal? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you recommend ...
Let me say this right out - that I do not take myself to be an expert on the subject. Others have written on the subject and of all the blogs I read about raising kids in third world countries, this one blogger's remarks caught my attention when ... Read More
Diarrhea by BobbyKTM
Seems impossible to prevent. No matter how careful one is, "IT" will eventually get you. How do you cope with it ? I've been in Nepal for a month and have come down with some heavy duty diarrhea:making me seriously doubt if I'll ...
Very, very serious issue indeed, the risks of illnesses remaining omnipresent when taken in the context of conditions which continue to plague Nepal. Bad water, or no water depending, situation is critical according to Trupti Rai, Country ... Read More
Interesting customs and traditions in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in Nepal? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that you have ...
Go to Nepal, be on your way See Nepal, no other way, Speak nepali, or try anyway, Pay and play, nepali way, Eat dalbhat all the way, Drink Sakhi on the way, Barter, you'll lose anyway, End of day, get out of the way, Stay in Nepal, fall by the ... Read More
Is the Internet strong enough in Nepal for online teaching? by Lori Whitaker Souza
Hello, My name is Lori, and I teach English at both an English center, as well as at a university in Danang, Vietnam. My husband and I want very much to come spend some time in Nepal. Our interest is in teaching online. I already have an online ...
Now you know from an expert, Lori. So if you still want to plain LIVE in Nepal like you wrote, you can do it with premium quality internet. In terms of costs, good IT would therefore mean US$3,000 p.a. before living expenditures obviously of say + ... Read More
car or motorbike? by Feitan
I'm planing to live in nepal kathmandu for 1 year, which is best in kathmandu road??
You can't be careful enough on nepali roads. Accidents happen only too frequently. Again, a motorcyclist was just reported to have been killed in Kathmandu near Singhadurbar when he was struck by a taxi. The victim was 21. Read More
Traffic in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Nepal, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
I don't take to the road in Nepal for pretty much the same reasons. Speaking of ideally-suited-for Nepal SUVs, Land Rovers and all the rest, I came across tidbits of online information published by english.onlinekhabar. Most expats I know will ... Read More
Foreigner open business in Nepal by nemnemvietnam
Namaste 馃嚦馃嚨馃嚦馃嚨 I'm from Viet Nam and study abroad in Japan. I'm interested in business and have plan to open restaurant in Japan after I'm graduate university. But I have many friends from Nepal so one day ...
Like this knowledgeable and very wise lady contributor wrote on this site, never invest in Nepal more than you can afford to lose. Don't know how much you know about the difficulties of doing business in this country, but it ain't easy, ... Read More
Buying property in Nepal by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Nepal? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Nepal? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
and a lot not only cheaper but SAFER too to buy in the USA, we all agree on that......given the state of the economy and political uncertainty in Nepal. Read More
Buying property in Nepal by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Nepal? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Nepal? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Like you say, if and when.... Read More
Buying property in Nepal by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Nepal? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Nepal? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Could not agree more. Not all of us are RICH AND FAMOUS. Read More
What to expect when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Nepal? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
Speaking of the holy animal, we can say that one of the differences therefore between Nepal and a country like Switzerland is that in Nepal - as everyone knows - it is strictly forbidden to eat cow meat here but cows are totally allowed to block ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Nepal? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
H O L Y C O W ! Read More
What to expect when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Nepal? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
I hear you. God knows what's going to happen to this country after you leave and get back safely to Europe? All I know is that, being so short-sighted, the people in charge of the rudderless ship have no vision of the future - absolutely none. ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Nepal? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
I know what you are saying. Nepalis are so very proud, so incredibly full of pride, the thought that they might be wrong never even enters their mind. Blind to criticism really. With such people who are so oblivious and blissfully unaware of their ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Nepal? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
Actually I understand Beadwindow perfectly when he says done is done. Many of my friends originally also came to Nepal with a dream about this country, and many of them have either already left or are thinking hard about leaving. Dream is not ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Nepal? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
As recently as April 4, 2017, The Economic Times quoted Nepal Electricity as saying that it would have to import electricity worth Fifteen Billion Rupees from India, to end power cuts in this country. You are right about everything taking ages in ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Nepal? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
Update about what foreigners should know before moving here. Ambitious plans for future expansion of Kathmandu Valley Development have just been officially announced. Authorities are reported to be in first stage of awarding contracts to make that ... Read More
Nepali Time and Time Off in this country by jl1234
In what he refers to as "The Irrelevance of Time in Nepal", this nepali writer expresses the opinion that this question of [b]TIME SOMETHING[/b] in Nepal is the biggest single issue for Westerners to get a hold of when visiting this ...
If we are talking about buying in local stores, at retail level, most foreign buyers probably won't mind being kept waiting to pick up their goods for a few days, by even a week or so.This is no big deal . Boli, boli! On the other hand, for any ... Read More
What to expect when moving to Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Nepal? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...
If as I must assume, we are talking about foreigners intending to move to Nepal, the very first point to clarify is: for how long? Stays limited to no more than five months' in Nepal in any one calendar year (read Tourist Visa?) Or longer, like ... Read More
What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in Nepal? by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in Nepal? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example? Are there any ...
Before we go into the Do's and Dont's, my personal take on this is the following: 1. Best place to start looking for a job in Nepal If you are an expat and you haven't left home yet, start there. Your best bet is to line up a job you ... Read More
Relocating to Nepal by lorant80
Dear All, My name is Lorant (37/m), and I am from Budapest Hungary. I currently working as B2B marketing manager for an IT company. As a person, I am open and outgoing, interested in vast majority of topics from astronomy to biology. :) I also ...
Hi Lorant! Not that I am a jobs provider, but I must say that your professional qualifications look quite impressive and no doubt, Nepal could well use someone with your professional baggage. Finding the right job for you here may, however, prove ... Read More
Diarrhea by BobbyKTM
Seems impossible to prevent. No matter how careful one is, "IT" will eventually get you. How do you cope with it ? I've been in Nepal for a month and have come down with some heavy duty diarrhea:making me seriously doubt if I'll ...
Bobby, Since you wrote in, situation has not improved one bit, judging by article published in today's paper: Himalayan Times: 66 per cent Water consumed in Valley contaminated Himalayan News Service: Even purified bottled water contains ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Nepal by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Nepal? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Know what you mean by 300x They will rip you off and for the majority of these ripper-offs, their problem is that they just don't have the common sense or the education or whatever it takes to know where to stop. All I know is that it is not ... Read More
Give birth in Kathmandu, best hospital by corsi74
Hello, My wife is pregnant and we are thinking to give birth in Kathmandu. Does anyone gave birth in Kathmandu? Which is the best hospital here? I heard that many foreigner go away to delivery, however we think that thousands of women give birth ...
First, congratulations and very best wishes. Having never had children in Nepal, I defer to others who have, but what you may want to do is seek advice from a doctor whom I happened to go to for something else. I think very highly of this Doctor. ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Nepal by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Nepal? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
Been in Nepal for over two months now and intend to complete my more permanent move to this country in near future. I love the people I've met to date. Heard about those NRN non-residents. Hard time though believing what I just read about them ... Read More