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Wednesday Morning Spice
09 Oct 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Pastor Ray McCauley dies, Mantashe pushes for R14 a litre fuel price, Machine learning pioneers win Nobel prize, New Salvador Dalí film, and Sum 41’s singer alleges sexual abuse by former manager.
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Nepali ‘Buddha Boy’ Gets 10 Years In Jail For Sexual Abuse
03 Jul 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Ram Bahadur Bamjon drew international attention in 2005 when tens of thousands of people turned up to see the teenager sitting cross-legged under a tree in a dense forest for nearly 10 months.
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Nepal Villagers Duped Into Selling Their Kidneys After Being Told The Organ Would Regrow
02 Apr 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Tragically, poverty is now fueling a fresh health crisis in Nepal, this time centred mostly on kidneys.
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How Nepal Went From A Backpacker’s Haven To A Luxury Destination
05 Feb 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Nepal truly was a dream destination for those on a shoestring budget. But today, tour operators and luxury lodges are increasingly catering to the wealthy adventurers flocking to this area of the Himalayas.
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Friday Morning Spice
12 Jan 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Software giant paid for SA govt officials to play golf in New York, North Korea poised to admit first known tourists since 2020, Dakar Rally highlights, SAAF Museum’s open day at Ysterplaat Air Force Base, Ex-Trump aide reveals ‘scary’ moments he wanted people killed, and Table Mountain welcomes 31 millionth visitor.
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It’s Easy To See Why This Is ‘The World’s Most Dangerous Airport’
15 Apr 2019 by Jacqui / No Comments
Only the most experienced pilots are allowed to land at Lukla Airport in Nepal, and even then accidents happen.
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Joburg Man Who Tried To Climb Everest Without A Permit Says He Was “Treated Like A Murderer”
09 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Mount Everest isn’t the easiest peak to climb, yet it is many climbers’ most desirable for obvious reasons. If you plan to do it illegally then let this Jozi man’s experience be a warning.
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DA Leader On Missing Flight In Nepal
09 Oct 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Patro Nel took four years to plan her trip to Nepal and now she’s missing after flying over the Himalayas.
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BREAKING: Nepal Hit By Another Massive Earthquake
12 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Terrible news coming out of Nepal this morning as another large earthquake has struck the already-ravaged country. This time it was a 7.3 magnitude quake.
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Nepal Temple Collapse Video Is Like Something Out Of A Movie
04 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
More footage has emerged of the destruction caused by the earthquake in Nepal. These ancient buildings didn’t stand a chance.
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HECTIC: South African Guy Caught In Nepal Earthquake Tells Of Horror [Video]
29 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
The death toll from Nepal’s earthquake continues to rise, but one man who made it out alive was South African Rob Bentley. He managed to film some epic footage.
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Heartbreaking Pictures Show Nepal Devastation – Before And After [Images+Video]
29 Apr 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Let’s all spare a thought for the peace-loving people of Nepal who are currently reeling in the aftermath of a monstrous earthquake. These images show the extent of the damage.
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Rhino On Village Rampage – 1 Woman Dead, Scores Injured
31 Mar 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I’m just going to throw it out there and ask you just how badly you want to touch the fluff on the rhino’s ears… Yes, really.
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These Photos Showing The Litter And Waste On Mount Everest Will Shock You
05 Mar 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
If there’s one thing you can count on us humans to do it is trash just about any and every environment put in front of us. Oceans, tick. World’s highest mountain, tick.
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Incredible Story Of Nepalese Goddesses Who Learn To Walk At 15
20 Jun 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The idea of living Gods may not be familiar to many of us in the South African context, but there are many places in the world where living people are believed to be reincarnations of gods and goddesses. This is what is it like to be one of these people…
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2 Weeks In Nepal For 10 Grand? Yes Please, Thanks (Save R15,000)
17 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Offering a spiritual journey complete with yoga and meditation, the 14-Day Nepal Trip offers a satisfying experience for eyes and hearts alike. Travellers experience the stunning beauty of the nature, the luxury accommodation and a range of adventurous activities, including white water rafting in the Trisuli River, and a jungle safari in Chitwan National Park.
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Nepal Has The World’s Fastest Zipline [VIDEO]
25 Jun 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
A tour operator in Nepal calling itself ‘ZipFlyer’ claims to run the world’s fastest zip-line, a 1.8km line that drops 600m, attaining speeds of 160 kmph. Honestly I’m not sure what kind of speeds zip-lines are supposed to be clocking so those numbers don’t mean much, but the helmetcamera bits in the video look insane. Have a look.
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