Nomad Memoirs

Tales to enhance your travel experience

  • Basantapur Durbar Square, a hotspot for history and culture

    Basantapur Durbar Square, located in the heart of Kathmandu, Nepal, is a historic complex renowned for its cultural, architectural, and historical significance. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was once the royal palace of the Malla kings and later the Shah dynasty. The square, surrounded by a stunning array of temples, courtyards, and historical monuments, offers…

  • Although overshadowed by Mount Fuji, Oshino Hakkai shines

    Oshino Hakkai is a serene village located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, nestled between Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka near the base of Mount Fuji. It is renowned for its eight crystal-clear ponds, fed by the snowmelt from Mount Fuji that seeps through porous volcanic rock. This natural filtration process takes decades, resulting in some of…