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The Global Nomad journal
A selection of articles written by Global Nomad Tibet and by members of its network, on the theme of Tibet, Tibetan culture and social and solidarity entrepreneurship.
Where to find the perfect coffee/wifi combo in Lhasa
All good hotels offer you a wifi connection. But not all restaurants do. And it's almost impossible to get a wifi connection without...
Global Nomad Tibet
2 min read
Where and how to buy Tibetan style clothes in Lhasa during a trip to Tibet?
Photo © Salt butter tea The most famous Tibetan clothing is of course the "chuba", the traditional Tibetan costume. If you want to know...
Global Nomad Tibet
2 min read
What does the traditional Lhasa outfit look like and how to buy one in Lhasa?
Chaque région tibétaine (Tibet central, Ngari, Amdo, Kham) a sa propre tenue. Un reflet de la diversité de la culture tibétaine.
Global Nomad Tibet
3 min read
Central Tibet first names
Nowadays, people define themselves mainly by their names. A little guide to names in Central Tibet.
Salt Butter Tea
5 min read
Lhasa in summer time: let's go for a picnic!
There is “no summer in Lhasa without picnics". Here is a little guide book for the perfect picnic in Lhasa (Tibet).
Salt Butter Tea
3 min read
3 koras to do in Lhasa
A kora is a circumambulation generating positive karma. Here are the 3 most popular "koras" in Lhasa. Immersion 100% guaranteed.
Global Nomad Tibet
2 min read
Barkhor area (Lhasa, Tibet central)
The Barkhor surrounds the temple of Jokhang. It is a sacred place but also a shopping street.
Global Nomad Tibet
2 min read
Jokhang temple (Lhasa, Tibet central)
Jokhang is a must-see in Central Tibet. All Tibetans have been there or aspire to go there. It is generally the first place that travellers
Global Nomad Tibet
4 min read
9 Tibetan dishes you need to try in Lhassa
Try without hesitation all the culinary specialities that Lhasa offers you. We made you a small selection (not exhaustive of course) of dish
Global Nomad Tibet
3 min read
How to address Tibetans? (Lhasa dialect)
First obvious question when you meet someone in Tibet. How to say hello in good Tibetan?
Salt Butter Tea
4 min read
Clean Everest
To solve the problem of pollution on Everest, Marion created Clean Everest project with local partners. They brought down 10 tons of waste.
Global Nomad Tibet
2 min read
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