The physical impact of the massive earthquake that hit east of Nepal’s capital Kathmandu on 25^th April 2015 is everywhere to be seen in damaged buildings. Invisible to tourists is the human impact: 9000 dead and 22,000 injured.  An aftershock hit on May 12^th killing a further 153 and injuring 3200.

By comparison the experiences of individual tourists are trivial. Collectively, of course, tourists have a valued role to play in providing revenues to help Nepal recover. Continue reading “The top of the world – Nepal” →