(Published by Human Rights Watch/Asia) Book description… “Hundreds of thousands of women and children are employed in Indian brothels—many of them lured or kidnapped from Nepal and sold into conditions of virtual slavery… Both the Indian and Nepal governments are complicit in the abuses suffered by trafficking victims… “ My thoughts… The stories — of women kidnapped and sold by family friends or brothers or even fathers — reveal how Nepal’s and India’s social, political […]
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Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya (Book)
(Eighth edition, October 2001) Book description… “Everest, Annapurna, Kanchenjunga, Machhapuchhare, Makalu – a roll call of inspiration awaits trekkers in the Nepal Himalaya. Discover its famous peaks and unique culture in this authoritative guide by one of the region’s most experiences trekkers.” My thoughts… At first I didn’t like it because I the layout is clunky to peruse, and I wasn’t able to visualize the treks without more photos. But the more I look through […]
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