The gateway to the Himalayas and the tallest mountain of the world, Mt. Everest, Nepal draws its beauty from the montage of people fused by scores of beliefs and mores guided by the tenets of Hinduism. Its topography is as diverse as its cultural landscape. For a country that is situated 800 kilometers above the sea, it has a scenic and altitudinal variety that is quite unrivalled. This small country has more than a dozen distinct ethnic groups and tribes with over 40 languages. Nepali is the country's lingua-franca, also spoken in some parts of India and Myanmar. Nepalese follow their own calendar system, the Bikram Sambat. They celebrate the New Year in mid-April. Numerous festivals are celebrated annually, which are flavored with a hint of Buddhist and Hindu traditions. That is indeed a testament to its extraordinary multiplicity. For centuries, Hinduism is practiced by a...
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Though a simple affair of splashing water against the body, bathing as a form of leisure has a long history, beginning with the Romans who constructed beautiful structures precisely for this purpose. Now, bathing is an industry, as spas, bathhouses and local government with their hot springs try to convince tourists to luxuriate in water.
The Wildest Celebrations Worldwide
Traveling in search for some of the coolest celebrations in the world is worth the effort, especially if they are as explosive as the Carnivale in Rio. HelloWorld takes away the second guessing and introduces wildest gatherings that are in themselves destinations.
Staying Healthy While You Travel
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“An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure” applies especially to travelers who are constantly exposed to health risks as they move from one place to another. Here are the tips to ensure a safe and healthy travel and quick solutions for minor complaints.
Are men the culprits behind disasters?
Earthquakes, storms and floods are no doubt acts of Mother Nature. Though they may be unavoidable, some experts believe that our willful disregard as to their impact on our cities increases the likelihood of many lives being lost and properties being damaged. HelloWorld listens to experts in order to learn how to minimize the impacts of these disasters.