“Nepal’s Best Writing Town” published in REPUBLICA

My writers collective at work while Nepalese children look on. I am pictured in my signature red hat and orange jacket.

Leading Nepalese newspaper REPUBLICA has published an article written by my travel writers collective after our recent trip to Bandipur, Nepal. From REPUBLICA:

“‘Come back, come back! The Inn is here!” Ram, Innkeeper of The Old Inn, chases after me in the fog. He has been waiting for me with hot chia, crisp pakoras, and a perfect dal set with red wine, followed by apple-mango fritters and ice cream. He deposits me first in the Ganesh Room. I’m to sleep in a hobbit-like lair blessed by the Elephant God. What more could a writer need for inspiration and dreams.’ Mary Jean Pramik, a novelist, poet, and an award-winning travel writer specializing in earth justice, climate change and travel science.”

Read the full text of the article on the newspaper’s website.