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This humble ‘house’ in Nepal has lured celebrities and revived a village

This humble ‘house’ in Nepal has lured celebrities and revived a village

Buy the stunning hand-woven rugs of Phaplu that grace the floors of Happy House, or wander down the road to watch the ateliers at work.

Beyul Carpets’ Druk ‘Dragon’ carpet in 80 knots of Tibetan wool. In Tibet, dragons are believed to be the symbol of enlightenment and the power of perfect communication, echoing through the Himalayan mountains.  

Nina KarnikowskiTravel writer

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o ensure a world worth exploring, switched-on travellers and travel providers understand that it’s crucial to support the cultural traditions of the destinations they visit or promote.

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Nina KarnikowskiTravel writerNina Karnikowski is a travel writer focused on sustainability, and the author of two books including Go Lightly: How to Travel Without Hurting the Planet. Connect with Nina on Twitter.

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