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Ratna’s Shop: The Sacred Art of Nepal

Dec 6
2012
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Kathmandu’s Durbar Square is regarded by many to be the heart of Kathmandu Valley. The craftsmanship of the Newars has been appreciated for centuries and many would argue that the Buddhist art of Thangka was born here in Kathmandu. The sacred paintings of Nepal–thangkas, mandalas, and paubas–can be found piled high in the tiny shops [...]
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Chris Baker
Founder – OneSeed Expeditions

Aug 29
2012
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Chris has spent most of the last decade split between the US and Nepal. As a student at Yale University and the School for International Training (SIT), Chris conducted research in Kathmandu and throughout the Khumbu region surrounding Mt. Everest (he’ll do anything to get into the mountains). As a Fellow with Kiva.org, Chris worked [...]
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Bishnu Thapa
Director of Guiding Operations

Aug 27
2012
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Originally from the Western region of Nepal, Bishnu Thapa leads guiding operations and logistics for OneSeed Nepal. A graduate of Tribhuvan University, she brings a unique background of research and mountain guiding experience to our team. While completing her thesis in Anthropology, Bishnu documented the challenges and opportunities faced by Nepal’s women guides. Bishnu has [...]
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Tek Bahadur Dong
Director of Social Performance

Aug 27
2012
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Nepal native Tek Bahdur Dong completed his M.A. in Anthropology from the Central Department of Sociology/Anthropology at Tribhuvan University and received a Graduate Diploma in Social Science from Nepā School of Social Science and Humanities. He has worked as a research associate at Social Science Baha; a research fellow at the Social Inequality and Affirmative [...]
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The Air Up There: Weather in Torres Del Paine

Jun 13
2012
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Climate Overview Although the park is located in an area that includes a “mild- cool climate, rainy, without dry season”, the weather conditions observed during the year are various, depending on location, altitude, topography, or proximity to glaciers, lagoons or lakes. The characteristic aspect of the area is its thermal homogeneity, which allows tourists to [...]
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Packing 101: You’ve Booked the Trip. Now What to Bring?

Feb 3
2012
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Packing for a hike in the Himalayas is more involved than throwing things in your carry-on for a getaway weekend, but it does not need to be overwhelming. OneSeed has provided you a packing list with the basics of what you will need for your trek. Some of you – especially those with outdoors experience [...]
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Daal Bhat 101

Jan 23
2012
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No trip to a foreign land is truly complete without a sampling of the local fare. While this alone can be the most adventurous part of travel (haggis, anyone?), visitors to Nepal are greeted with a simple, vegetarian-friendly, and tasty national dish: dal bhat. Behold: Dal Bhat. The core of the meal consists of dal [...]
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Picking the Right Expedition

Jan 18
2012
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We break our expeditions into levels of difficulty. We base these ratings on number of hours walking per day, elevation gain, trail quality, etc. Generally, mountain expeditions fall into one of two categories: Intermediate or Difficult. What’s the difference? Intermediate Intermediate adventures require that you are at the least at an average fitness level. Activities [...]
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Meet the Team

Dec 6
2011
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OneSeed Expeditions is excited to announce the OneSeed Expeditions graduating class of 2011 Guides!
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Dec 6
2011
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3 Ways to Change the World Through Travel

Sep 21
2011
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Racking up those stamp-covered passport pages is satisfying, but what if you could bank a little bit of good karma along the way? OneSeed tries to keep it simple: you take an amazing trip; a local woman launches or expands her business. Through the OneSeed Fund, local microfinance institutions are able to tap into the [...]
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Bed, Breakfast, and Daal Bhat?: Teahouse Trekking in Nepal

Sep 19
2011
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What is a Teahouse Lodge? Throughout the Himalaya, “teahouse” lodges are the standard traiside accommodation.  Somewhere between a bed and breakfast and a backcountry cabin, these teahouse lodges are among the more unique features of any Himalayan expedition. Teahouse lodges are usually organized around a central room with a hearth and eating area.  These family-run [...]
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The Air Up There: Weather in the Langtang Region

Sep 15
2011
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Climate Overview Temperatures in the Langtang region vary greatly due to the extreme difference in altitude in the region. Most of the annual precipitation occurs from June to September. In fall (October – November) and spring (April – May), days are warm and sunny, and nights cool. In spring, rain at 3000m elevation often turns [...]
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The Air Up There: Weather in the Annapurna Region

Sep 15
2011
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Climate Overview May is warmest with an average temperature of 85.46 °F at noon. January is coldest with an average temperature of 45.14 °F at night. Pokhara has temperate cold and warm seasons.  Overall, winters are mild in temperature, with the coldest month most often being January. November is on average the month with most [...]
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The Air Up There: Weather in the Khumbu Region

Sep 15
2011
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Climate Overview July is warmest with an average temperature of 58.82 °F at noon. January is coldest with an average temperature of 17.78 °F at night. Temperatures at night are significantly cooler than during daytime. Winter can have some frostdays, with the coldest month most often being January. November is on average the month with [...]
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The Air Up There: Weather in Nepal

Sep 13
2011
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We get lots of questions about weather. This makes sense.  Our clients fly halfway around the world and they want to know what to expect.  In a country with the geographic diversity of Nepal, this isn’t always the easiest question to answer.  We decided to break it down by region… We’ll start with the easy [...]
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One–Er, Three–Months Down

Aug 26
2011
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Chris Baker is the founder of OneSeed Expeditions. When I first started this draft (on June 27th), I began by reflecting on just how much had happened in only a month since our launch in May. Time got away from me. Now, three full months since our launch, I can’t believe how much has come [...]
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Microfinance in Nepal

Aug 22
2011
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The study of microfinance is truly a study in adaptation and innovation. Its the micro part of this field that makes it so particular.  Financial services implemented on a grand scale–think of your own bank–find their success in replication and consistency.  Visiting a bank teller in New York is not that fundamentally different than visiting [...]
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Summits and Reflections

Jul 25
2011
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Summits and Reflections
Emily Cunningham is one of OneSeed’s amazing summer interns. This is her final guest blog. Emily is a sophomore studying economics at Harvard University. She is interested in microfinance and social enterprise, and is currently in the process of starting a fair trade jewelry network in Gujarat, India. In her spare time, she enjoys playing [...]
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ONESEED : ONESTORY

Jul 14
2011
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Radika Malla Thakuri- Patan, Nepal
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ONESEED : ONESTORY

Jul 14
2011
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Ram Payari Napit- Tangal, Nepal
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ONESEED : ONESTORY

Jul 14
2011
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Maheshwori Maharjan- Thecho, Nepal
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ONESEED : ONESTORY

Jul 14
2011
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Sabitri Mali- Thecho, Nepal
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ONESEED : ONESTORY

Jul 14
2011
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Mankumari- Bholdhoka, Nepal
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OneSeed : OneStory

Jul 13
2011
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Sita Ranjitkar- Tangal, Nepal
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OneSeed : OneStory

Jul 13
2011
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Shyama Khadka- Bhaishipati, Nepal
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ONESEED : ONESTORY

Jul 11
2011
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Aastamaiya- Chappagaun, Nepal
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Doing Good by Doing Business

Jul 11
2011
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Emily Cunningham is one of OneSeed’s amazing summer interns. This is her fifth guest blog. Emily is a sophomore studying economics at Harvard University. She is interested in microfinance and social enterprise, and is currently in the process of starting a fair trade jewelry network in Gujarat, India. In her spare time, she enjoys playing [...]
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OneSeed : OneStory

Jul 10
2011
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Surja Maiya Maharjan- Thecho, Nepal
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Debunking the Silver Bullet Solution

Jul 5
2011
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Emily Cunningham is one of OneSeed’s amazing summer interns. This is her fourth guest blog. Emily is a sophomore studying economics at Harvard University. She is interested in microfinance and social enterprise, and is currently in the process of starting a fair trade jewelry network in Gujarat, India. In her spare time, she enjoys playing [...]
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Meaningful Travel

Jun 28
2011
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Emily Cunningham is one of OneSeed’s amazing summer interns. This is her third guest blog. Emily is a sophomore studying economics at Harvard University. She is interested in microfinance and social enterprise, and is currently in the process of starting a fair trade jewelry network in Gujarat, India. In her spare time, she enjoys playing [...]
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Challenges and Joys of a Start-Up

Jun 23
2011
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Challenges and Joys of a Start-Up
Suniti is one of OneSeed’s amazing summer interns.  This is her final guest blog. Suniti is an Economics concentrator at Harvard University. She has spent her summers working in a micro-finance organization in Northern India and researching the impact of Maoist Civil War on social and economic well-being of Nepali women. Her experiences have strengthened [...]
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Investing in Individuals

Jun 21
2011
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Emily Cunningham is one of OneSeed’s amazing summer interns. This is her second guest blog. Emily is a sophomore studying economics at Harvard University. She is interested in microfinance and social enterprise, and is currently in the process of starting a fair trade jewelry network in Gujarat, India. In her spare time, she enjoys playing [...]
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Sally Ogilby
Operations Intern

Jun 16
2011
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Sally is originally from Pennsylvania but recently graduated from Colorado College where she studied Anthropology and Spanish. She first discovered One Seed while studying abroad in Nepal where she focused on development and social change and spent one month researching community radio. She loves trekking and has led trips throughout Colorado for the Outdoor Recreation [...]
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Sergio Nuñez
Country Director – Chile

Jun 16
2011
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Born and raised in Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Sergio spent his childhood in nature; horseback riding in the pampas or fishing in the rivers of Magallanes and Tierra del Fuego. After beginning his early studies in England he had to re-learn Spanish when he returned to Chile, bringing with him a strong Yorkshire accent paired with [...]
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Marc Mitchell
Latin American Operations

Jun 16
2011
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Meet OneSeed’s Marc Mitchell: paperwork ninja and slayer of bureaucracy. After having spent a year in Bogotá, Colombia researching corporate social responsibility in Colombia’s mining sector and having spent two years as a Teach For America CM, Marc Mitchell joined the OneSeed Expeditions Team in Chile. He is currently an MBA Candidate at Pontificia Universidad [...]
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Growing Fast

Jun 15
2011
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We’re a scrappy start-up, but we’re growing fast. Follow our story and watch us sprout.
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Investing in People

Jun 15
2011
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When you travel with OneSeed, you support the creativity of local entrepreneurs. Learn how the OneSeed Fund invests in communities.
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Exploring the World

Jun 15
2011
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OneSeed gets your off the beaten path. Our experienced local guides connect you to the people and places we support.
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No Longer Black and White

Jun 14
2011
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Suniti is one of OneSeed’s amazing summer interns.  This is her third guest blog. Suniti is an Economics concentrator at Harvard University. She has spent her summers working in a micro-finance organization in Northern India and researching the impact of Maoist Civil War on social and economic well-being of Nepali women. Her experiences have strengthened [...]
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Re-Branding Capitalism

Jun 9
2011
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Re-Branding Capitalism
Emily Cunningham is one of OneSeed’s amazing summer interns.  This is her first guest blog. Emily is a sophomore studying economics at Harvard University. She is interested in microfinance and social enterprise, and is currently in the process of starting a fair trade jewelry network in Gujarat, India. In her spare time, she enjoys playing [...]
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Identity, Tourism, and Sustainability

Jun 5
2011
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Tourism, Identity, and Sustainability in Nepal
Suniti Thapa is OneSeed’s amazing summer intern.  This is her second guest blog. Suniti is an Economics concentrator at Harvard University. She has spent her summers working in a micro-finance organization in Northern India and researching the impact of Maoist Civil War on social and economic well-being of Nepali women. Her experiences have strengthened her [...]
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Women’s Empowerment – Why?

May 26
2011
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Women's Empowerment - Why?
Suniti Thapa is OneSeed’s amazing summer intern.  This is her first guest blog. Suniti is an Economics concentrator at Harvard University. She has spent her summers working in a micro-finance organization in Northern India and researching the impact of Maoist Civil War on social and economic well-being of Nepali women. Her experiences have strengthened her [...]
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Why OneSeed?

May 13
2011
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It’s easy to feel like microfinance has lost a bit of its shine. From the recent travails of Muhummad Yunnus and the Grameen Bank to the “no pay” movements in northern India and Latin America, it hasn’t been a great year for the idea that microfinance can overcome poverty. And that’s exactly the point. Microfinance [...]
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Cutting Out the (Middle) Man

Apr 18
2011
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re blogged from: fellowsblog.kiva.org (07.07.10)   Much has been written about the value of investing in women.  The Girl Effect theory says that women are simply better investments when compared to their male counterparts. With access to capital, women are empowered.  They buy the things their families need.  They educate their sons and daughters.  The investment of [...]
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Website Goes Live!

Mar 1
2011
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Website Goes Live!
It’s official.  OneSeed Expeditions is up and running. After more than three years of planning and legwork, OneSeed Expeditions is a reality. With our first trips to Nepal beginning in February 2012, we have a lot to get done in the next twelve months.  Our short term goals: Launch our first capital drive to secure [...]
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