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abearcalledpaddington

7 years of full-time travel 🌏🐾
📍Thailand 🇹🇭

Big, bold, and beautifully serene. 🐾 Today I pa Big, bold, and beautifully serene.
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Today I padded over to the great Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu—one of the largest in the world! Its massive white dome rises like a snow-capped mountain, topped with a golden spire and the Buddha’s watchful eyes gazing in every direction.
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I joined pilgrims walking clockwise around the stupa, spinning prayer wheels as colourful flags fluttered above, carrying wishes on the wind. The scent of incense and butter lamps filled the air—it felt peaceful, powerful, and pawsitively magical.
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No wonder this stupa has been a centre of Buddhist life for centuries—it’s not just a monument, it’s a heartbeat of Kathmandu itself.
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Bhaktapur, what a treat! 🐾 From the moment I a Bhaktapur, what a treat!
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From the moment I arrived, I was surrounded by the incredible architecture of this living UNESCO city, ancient temples, carved wooden windows, and brick squares buzzing with life. It felt like stepping straight into history (but with extra snacks nearby)
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I tried my paws at the potter’s wheel, let’s just say my bowl was more “abstract art” than “functional kitchenware,” but the locals were very kind about it. Momo then whisked me off to taste the legendary king of curd, creamy and sweet enough to make a bear dance
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And as if that wasn’t enough, I stumbled into one of the biggest festivities of the year, Gai Jatra. Colourful processions, music, and laughter filled the streets. It was a joyful celebration of life, remembrance, and togetherness. What a welcome to Bhaktapur!
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Somewhere behind those clouds are the Himalayas… Somewhere behind those clouds are the Himalayas… and even the mighty Mount Everest
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But it’s monsoon season, which means the mountains are just playing an epic game of hide-and-seek
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If you want the best chance of seeing this incredible sight, plan your visit for autumn (October–November) or spring (March–April). Clear blue skies, crisp views, and those snow-capped peaks showing off in full glory, no peekaboo required
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For now, I’ll just imagine them in my mind… and maybe come back when they’re ready for their close-up 🏔️🏔️🏔️
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Monkey business at the top of the world! 🐾 Tod Monkey business at the top of the world!
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Today’s climb took me up the endless stone steps to Swayambhunath, better known as the Monkey Temple. The monkeys were everywhere, swinging from railings, peeking from behind prayer wheels, and eyeing my snacks with suspiciously clever expressions
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The stupa gleamed white and gold against the sky, with the Buddha’s all-seeing eyes watching over the Kathmandu Valley. Colorful prayer flags fluttered in the wind, carrying wishes and blessings far and wide
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Legend has it the temple is over 2,000 years old, built after the valley was once a giant lake. A lotus bloomed here, and from it rose the hill I climbed today. No wonder it feels so magical... history, devotion and a dash of monkey mischief in every corner
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Welcome to Nepal 🇳🇵 🐾 There's so many th Welcome to Nepal 🇳🇵
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There's so many things to see here, so today I visited Patan Durbar Square, it's one of the ancient Royal Palace complexes of Kathmandu Valley
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Patan is full of intricate carvings, stunning temples, and peaceful courtyards, but nothing prepared me for a yak with a better hairdo than mine. His name is MoMo and we exchanged a few polite sniffs (as you do), then posed for a few royal portraits together
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Momo was born high up in the snowy Himalayas, where the clouds kiss the mountains and the air smells like adventure (and sometimes butter tea). The youngest in a long line of shaggy mountaineers, Momo always stood out, not for strength or speed, but for curiosity, charm, and an unbeatable nose for dumplings.. I think he also liked my wellies
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It's not every day you meet a plushie yak in a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Day 2 of my Doha stopover, and this little bear ha Day 2 of my Doha stopover, and this little bear has been busy!
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First stop, Box Park for colorful containers and even more colorful views
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Then it was off to Crystal Walk, which has outside air conditioning. Yes, you read that correctly, cold air blowing on the streets... and I may have stood there longer than strictly necessary
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Katara Cultural Village was next, with its grand amphitheater, pigeon towers, and mosques, including a shimmering golden mosque that made me wonder if it was marmalade-themed
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If you watched my stories, you’d have seen me meeting falcons, camels, and even learning to play a board game called 'Dama'. Qatar truly knows how to keep a bear entertained
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Have you ever been to Qatar? What was your favorite spot?
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When in Doha, one must absolutely try a sunset cru When in Doha, one must absolutely try a sunset cruise on a dhow, those wonderful old boats that look like they have many tales to tell
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As the sun set, the sky turned the colour of perfectly ripe marmalade, and I was tempted to dip in a paw, but apparently that is "not what the locals do"
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The views over Al Corniche were so good I nearly forgot I was on a boat... until it wobbled, and I remembered that small bears should hold on very tightly
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By the end, I decided this is the proper way to travel, with the sea breeze in my fur and a sunset that could make even a jar of marmalade blush thanks @nationalcruise_qatar 
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Color me curious, Doha’s looking dreamy already! Color me curious, Doha’s looking dreamy already! ❤️🇶🇦
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I started the 2 day latover by strolling through the pastel perfect streets of Mina District. Every corner looked like a scoop of sorbet, mint green, peachy pink and buttery yellow… I nearly licked a building (don’t worry, I resisted)
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Then off to the Museum of Islamic Art, what a beauty! The building itself is a masterpiece, and inside? Calligraphy, ceramics, and sparkly things galore. I may have lingered extra long by the air-con
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As the sun dipped (ever so slightly), I made my way to Souq Waqif for an evening wander. Spices, music, twinkly lights, and dinner that made my paws clap with joy. Today has been like walking through a sauna in a fur coat, but oh so worth it
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This is Africa! 🐾 Well… it was my Africa — This is Africa!
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Well… it was my Africa — for the past four months, at least.
I’ve had the most marvellous time exploring South Africa 🇿🇦, Namibia 🇳🇦, Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 and Zambia 🇿🇲
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There were mountains to climb, deserts to cross, oceans to dip my paws in, and sunsets that looked like the sky had spilt a whole tin of marmalade
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I met penguins (rather fancy ones), giraffes (ever so tall), lions (we kept a respectful distance), and more springbok than you could shake a marmalade sandwich at
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The markets were full of colour, the people were kind, and I even learned how to race pool floaties (not very well, but it’s the taking part that counts)
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I do hope to return one day, but for now… my suitcase is packed, my passport is ready, and the next destination is calling. Wish me luck! 🧳🐻✈️
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