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Additional Frequently Asked Questions
 Vacation or Spiritual Journey?
Q) Is the trip a vacation or an insight journey?
A) Both. The trip is a buffet. Each traveler takes what is right for him or her. Every person is given the space to proceed at his or her own pace.
John and Laura open the door to Nepal’s shimmering realm of wonders and lessons. Some lessons are formal, such as talking with a High Lama. And other lessons are informal—sharing a meal with a Sherpa family who have never seen a light bulb, or a printed page.
Our daily evening meditation is a time when we reflect on sights seen that day. Here we take an eyed-closed look at areas such as self-forgiveness, finding your true voice, and personal empowerment. And many people get to learn some new things, such as how to retire karma, and how to call your life force back from from old promises.
Preparation
Q) Will I need to familiarize myself with Nepal before the trip? A). Yes, and because the trip is fun and we like the preparation to be enjoyable too. One month you’ll receive videos of some Kathmandu sights. Another month you’ll receive a list of the Nepali foods to sample at an Indian restaurant near you. You’ll also receive reading material, and closer to departure there will be some one-hour seminars (also available via Skype or conference call) introducing you to the sights you'll be seeing. You do a little each month, and before you know it, you’ve gotten a pretty good background on Nepal.
Most folks join thinking, "I could never to that!". And by the time we depart. . . they can.
Spiritual Sites
Q) The trip visits lots of spiritual sites. Should I have a knowledge of religion? Do I need to have a particular spiritual background?
A) There are no belief systems you need to have. And since it isn’t a Buddhist or Hindu pilgrimage, there is no religious viewpoint. We travel for our own personal growth and for fun. What makes a trip smoother, is familiarity with a few general principles such as "releasing", "replenishing", "centering", etc. In the pre-trip material, each traveler will get suggestions about how to cultivate these spiritual "travel skills".  The serene Boudnath Stupa, Kathmandu, at dusk
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