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Dust in the Sunshine By Tim Taylor

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Publication date: 27/08/2026
ISBN: 978-1-83671-356-2
Size: 197x130mm Portrait
Imprint: Vanguard Press
Pages: 234

Dust in the Sunshine

Tim Taylor

Dust in the Sunshine is the inspiring true story of Tim Taylor, an Englishman who, after losing everything – his job, marriage, and savings in a failed franchise – finds redemption through volunteering across Nepal, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand.

In 2008, Tim arrives in Nepal, where the vibrant chaos of Kathmandu and the serene jungles of Chitwan National Park become the backdrop for his transformation. Immersed in conservation work, he studies biodiversity threats, battles invasive weeds and witnesses the delicate balance between tourism and nature. Along the way, he befriends passionate locals like Gopal, his jungle guide; Birendra, a Tharu cultural leader; and Sher, the visionary behind eco-projects.

From elephant safaris to village weddings, Tim’s journey is one of resilience, discovery and hope.

This heartfelt memoir captures the beauty of Nepal, the kindness of its people, and the profound lessons learned when life forces you to start anew – proving that even in the dust of hardship, sunshine awaits.

About Author

Tim Taylor, author

Tim Taylor

Tim Taylor is an expatriate Englishman living in Nepal.

After many years working in the UK, he had a disastrous year in 2006, losing his job, his money and his marriage in an ill-fated franchise venture. He decided to travel as a volunteer in Nepal, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, and during 2008–2009, his experiences of volunteering and meeting people from all over the world changed his life.

Tim returned to Nepal in 2013 and met his future wife, Kali Chaudhary. They married and settled down permanently in Sauraha, Chitwan, in the south of Nepal, where Tim continues to volunteer and write about his experiences.

 

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