As always Kathmandu is loud with horns blowing constantly, and that constant pecking at your day to releave you of that extra dollar/ruppee. The first days of travelling I, having forgoten, somehow make all the old school boy errors. Don't let anyone carry your bag at the airport they will expect a tip, they are not with your pre-booked taxi driver. Negotiate a price before letting someone guide you it avoids an argument later in a weak bartering position. Always...

Like most cities, Kathmandu is very loud. Horns are blowing constantly, and there's a constant pecking at your day to releave you of that extra dollar/ruppee. The first days of travelling I, having forgotten, somehow make all the odd school boy errors. Don't let anyone carry your bag at the airport they will expect a tip. Now although this will be your first 5 minutes in a country, this has to be your most ruthless - they are not with your pre-booked taxi driver ...