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Travelling rewards

Friday, 6 March 2009

You wouldn't know it from my blog entries, but I have become a published author! My long term dream of being a travel writer for Lonely Planet has been fulfilled... Next step, a best selling novel :-) Seriously though, this all came about because occasionally, during rare moments of inspiration, I submit reviews and blue lists to Lonely Planet - 2 of which are published in the Kathmandu travel section of this site..

Today I received an email from Lonely Planet regarding the next edition of the Nepal guide book... Not only will my 2 blue lists be published, but so will my restaurant reviews :-) Exciting! Though looking back through some of them I start to cringe at my somewhat misguided attempt to wax lyrical:

"Amidst the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, the constant and fascinating noises of sweet talking street sellers, rattling rickshaws and dry dust or humid heat, Pilgrims remains an idyllic retreat, untouched by the outside world. Soothing strains of meditational music play softly as you peruse a library of hidden treasures, discovering the lost side of the Nepalese culture. Nothing restores your faith in humanity like a sweet cup of Pilgrims nepali chiya whilst you pour your way through novels surrounded by an ocean of pillows. Slightly more expensive than the going rate but well worth it for the ambience."

I'm now very much looking forward to China for new experiences to write about and a way to 'earn' my trip! Off the beaten path here we come! :-)

Labels: author, lonely planet, nepal

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