Overview
Learn how to go beyond friendly smiles and turn your visit into an enlightening and rewarding experience
Nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas, Nepal is a land of contrasts and incongruities—not least in the variety of its cultural, ethnic, and religious weave. Hindu and Buddhist values predominate and help to maintain social harmony despite the divisions between rich and poor, urban and rural, highlands and lowlands. Culture Smart! Nepal sets out to explain the complexities of Nepalese life, from home, to business, and the marketplace.
Reviews
"Culture Smart! has come to the rescue of hapless travellers."—Sunday Times Travel
"...the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." —Global Travel
"...full of fascinating, as well as common sense, tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." —Observer
"...as useful as they are entertaining."—Easy Jet Magazine
"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world."—
New York TimesAuthor Biography
Tessa Feller studied German and Spanish at Edinburgh University before training as a teacher and translator. Alan Mercel-Sanca is an artist who has exhibited in New York and is cited in Best of Worldwide Charcoal, Pastel & Pencil Artists.