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Ridhi Agrawal

Ridhi Agrawal

SCMP Contributor
Ridhi Agrawal is a freelance journalist based in Biratnagar, eastern Nepal. She reports on travel, arts and culture and has been published in The National News, Travel and Leisure, Reader's Digest and The Better India.

Nepal isn’t just about Himalayan treks and Kathmandu. Travellers who leave the tourist trail are being enriched by cultural experiences and a sense of “connection” with residents.

Plane spotters reveal where they go to get the best shots of airliners landing and taking off at Hong Kong’s airport, the joys of plane spotting in Japan, and the aircraft that excite them most.

Online forums such as Postcrossing and dedicated Facebook groups enable users to exchange postcards with like-minded strangers around the world who still appreciate their joy.

More women looking to trek in Nepal are hiring female guides and using women-led companies, motivated in part by the chance to help empower Nepali women and promote equality.

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