There is a Nepalese regiment in the British army; just in case you were unaware that Nepal is well known and respected in (much of) the UK population.

Nepal is one of the few countries they tried to conquer but couldn't. Instead, they hired them as mercenaries.

Guy here is acting like tourism is the same as conquering a place

That sounds like you think "the third world" is some group that collectively decides on the same thing. But at the same time you haven't given them any agency otherwise they would ban tourists from entering.

Maybe to some, I'd be super anxious

That's how tourism works yes