Nepal Off The Beaten Path Travel Articles

Why Choose an Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour in Nepal

Helicopter tour of Everest Base Camp. Everything you need to know to take a helicopter tour in Nepal to see impressive Mount Everest.

Everest Base Camp, by Helicopter

Everest by helicopter: taking a short trip from Kathmandu to the Everest Base Camp where you can get up close to the highest mountain in the world in Nepal.

Running the Wild Rivers of Nepal

Running rivers of Nepal including Upper Seti, Bhote Koshi and celebrating Kukur Tihar, the day of the dogs, visiting Bharabise, Nepal.

Mani walls in Dharmasala with Manaslu, Naike, and Larke Peak on the backdrop

The Ultimate Guide to Manaslu, Nepal

If you plan a trek to Nepal, add Manaslu to your list of destinations. Here is a comprehensive guide to trekking in this part of Nepal with a packing list.

Pokhara, Nepal: Perfect Place to Paraglide

Pokhara, Nepal is a relaxed and laid-back town on Phewa Lake, in the Himalayas, where you can get cheap lodgings and food and go paragliding.

Kathmandu: Animal Nepal Rescues Stray Dogs

In Katmandu, Nepal, there are more than 20,000 stray dogs. Barbara Law found Animal Nepal, who rescues some of them.

Nepal: Discovering a Hidden Gem, Pokhara

Kirsten shows us the skies over Pokhara Nepal in an ultralight airplane, here’s how you can fly the same skies above the Himalaya mountains in Nepal.

Nepal: Horse Trekking and Bungee Jumps

Nepal: Horse Trekking, white water rafting and elephant washing in Chitwan National park.

Volunteering in Dhikurpokhari, Nepal

Volunteering in Dhikurpokhari, Nepal. The villagers keep their promise. A vignette of what it’s like to work as a volunteer in a small Nepalese village.

Maha Shivaratri Kathmandu: Complete Abandon

Maha Shivaratri in Katmandhu, Nepal, known for drug use, nudity and quirky behavior, is explained. The next festival is Feb, 21, 2020.

Photo Gallery: Jampaling, Nepal

photos from Global Citizens Network volunteer programs in Nepal

Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit: Hiking Across the Roof of the World

Nepal: Robert Painter fulfills a lifelong dream by trekking across ‘the roof of the world’ — the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal.

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📝 Episode Summary: In this episode of the GoNOMAD Travel Podcast, Max takes us deep into Brazil’s interior for a road trip to Chapada dos Veadeiros — a wild, luminous UNESCO wonderland of waterfalls, quartz-rich plateaus, and golden savanna skies. From the bureaucratic grid of Brasília to the rolling cerrado, this is Brazil at its most primal and beautiful.

We explore the three key bases — Alto Paraíso, São Jorge, and Cavalcante — each offering a different flavor of adventure, comfort, and access to Brazil’s best waterfalls. You’ll hear practical tips on logistics, car rentals, e-SIMs, and why you should never skip Jardim de Maytrea at sunset. Plus: where to stay, what to eat, and how to hike smart.

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned trail-hopper, this episode delivers an unvarnished guide to doing Chapada right — no brochure talk, just local knowledge and a few hard-earned lessons.

🌄 Highlights Include:

What makes Chapada dos Veadeiros so otherworldly
Why renting a car is non-negotiable
The best time to visit (May–September)
Choosing your base: comfort, trails, or remote gems
Must-see waterfalls: Santa Bárbara, Loquinhas, Vale da Lua, and more
Food stops that surprise and delight
Safety tips, gear advice, and how to stay connected off-grid

📍 Locations Mentioned:

Brasília
Alto Paraíso de Goiás
São Jorge
Cavalcante
Jardim de Maytrea
Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park

🧭 Travel Tips:

Use Discover Cars for rentals
Get travel insurance and a reliable e-SIM
Bring cash and hiking shoes
Always ask locals before swimming
Santa Bárbara requires a guide

Find our more about this part of Brazil from the tour operator who helped us write this episode, TripVista360.com, in Brasilia, Brazil. Felipe Santos, is our contact.