This region of approximately 580 sq miles, has been a national park since 1973 and since 1984, a Unesco World Heritage site. Prior to 1973, it was protected as a hunting reserve by King Mahendra. According to Lonely Planet, this hunting reserve status protected more animals than were actually killed. In the holy Hindu dialect … Continue reading Nepal – Chitwan National Park
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Exploring Dublin, Ireland – Part 2
Trinity College, Library and The Book of Kells Trinity College was, for me, the “central location” when I was orientating myself with Dublin. The college seemed to be a good place to get my bearings. Trinity College is Ireland’s most prestigious college. It was originally founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I for Protestant males … Continue reading Exploring Dublin, Ireland – Part 2