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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

Personal space in Tibet
Personal space is an important topic in terms of interculturality. How do Tibetans physically interact with each other?
Salt Butter Tea
3 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

Kumbum, the 100.000-image monastery
The monastery of Kumbum is important, especially for the Tibetan Buddhists of the Gelukpa school. Alexandre David Néel stayed there for 2 ye
Global Nomad Tibet & Jimpa
3 min read


3 reasons why you should go to Amdo (Tibet)
Amdo and Kham are less known to the general public than central Tibet. Here are 3 reasons why you should go to Amdo!
Global Nomad Tibet & Jimpa
4 min read

Saga Dawa, the holy month of the Tibetan calendar
Saga Dawa is one of the major religious festivals in Tibet. Unlike other festivals, Saga Dawa lasts for a whole month.
Salt Butter Tea
5 min read
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