Volunteering Experience in Nepal

Week 1
I landed in Nepal on a Tuesday morning, still half-asleep but buzzing with excitement. At the airport, I met Lucas—my first fellow volunteer—and just like that, the adventure officially began.

Waiting for us was Nabaraj, who welcomed us in the most beautiful way possible: with traditional flower garlands. It was one of those small gestures that instantly makes you feel ike you’ve arrived somewhere special.

When we reached the accommodation, I met the rest of the volunteers—and talk about perfect timing: it was Nepali New Year (2083)! 🎉

Honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better start. Celebrating together broke the ice instantly and turned strangers into friends within hours.

Our first days in Kathmandu were all about orientation. We had Nepali language classes—which, surprisingly, ended up being my favorite part. Learning how to communicate, even just a little, made everything feel more real and immersive. We also got a deeper understanding of the project, the NGO, and what was waiting for us in our next destination: Nishankhe. At the same time, we explored the city, wandered through its lively streets, and fully embraced the culture—especially through food (because honestly, what better way is there?).

Week 2

How can an highway be so rought and bumpy? I mean, roads are ments to carry people quickly and efficiently from one place to another. I discovered that in Nepal that's not true. 250km in 10h on a 10 seat jeep, that in europe is only homologated for 7. In the middle seat row, i didn't know how to sit in order to sleep, in the back row, i was knoeking on the hood with the head. For sure the most exausting trip of my life. Nice experience, somethiong that you have to do in your life, but i'm already worried for the return trip.

And let's talk about slippers: i'm almost thirty, i spent a decent ammount of my life travelling, but i still forget that in developing counties it is better to have flip-flops rather than good boots. Slippers lets you taste the real Nepali experience: dust, gravel and mud. And when you're back to your house, you just have to whash yourself and you're ready for a new adventure. In Nepal the problem of wet boots does not exists: remove boots from the equation and you solved the problem.

Then came Saturday: travel day. We set off on a 10-hour jeep journey to Nishankhe... and somehow, it flew by. Nepal has this way of turning even the longest journeys into something unforgettable. The road twisted through mountains at different altitudes, with dusty tracks, dramatic views, and a powerful river running alongside us like a constant companion.

By the time we arrived, it didn’t feel like we had just traveled for hours. Sunday was our well-earned rest day. We took it slow, exploring the village and its surroundings, soaking everything in. It was quiet, simple, and beautiful—the perfect pause before the real work begins.

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