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Katie Sarah in Himalayan trek in Bhutan for Sight For All

WONS 11th May, 2018

May 5, 2018 1:58pm ADELAIDE’S mountaineer mum Katie Sarah is helping others give back to the people of the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. The 49-year-old mother of three recently became the first…

Expanding worldviews, one summer at a time

WONS 11th May, 2018

UC DAVIS STUDY ABROAD / COURTESY Written by: MARLYS JEANE — FEATURES@THEAGGIE.ORG, MAY 4, 2018 A look at new study abroad programs, process of starting them Bhutan is said to be the happiest country…

Bhutan: Many a Mountain to Climb

WONS 16th May, 2018

News Bhutan’s aesthetic beauty and historical fascination is undoubted, but the country is now looking to translate such attractions into more tangible economic returns Bhutan understandably wouldn’t…

In Bhutan, ‘gross national happiness’ is what counts

WONS 7th Jun, 2018

The iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery, or Taktshang Goemba, perches on a steep cliff about 2,700 feet above Paro, in Bhutan. The most famous of the small nation’s monasteries, the holy place was…

Bhutan: An act of faith

WONS 13th Jun, 2018

Tiger’s Nest, a sacred Buddhist monastery, Paro. Image: Scott A Woodward This remote, lofty Himalayan kingdom remains one of the region’s least-visited countries. A journey through its peaceful…

A road trip through Bhutan with Anthony Bourdain

WONS 25th Jun, 2018

Darren Aronofsky, for CNN • Updated 23rd June 2018 (CNN) — I was asked to share some thoughts on my time with Tony in Madagascar and Bhutan. I've been staring at a blank page for days. His death is…

THE HAA VALLEY OF OFFBEAT BHUTAN

WONS 17th Jul, 2018

MAVERICKBIRD, JULY 12, 2018 Bhutan is a land of the enigma. A piece of paradise on the Himalayan range, it is the only country which contributes more oxygen than it consumes. Blessed with incredible…

Everything You Need to Know to Plan Your Dream Trip to Bhutan

WONS 22nd Jul, 2018

It’s been more than a week since I left Bhutan, and I’m still in disbelief that I was able to finally make it there to see “The Last Shangri-La” with my own eyes. This magical land is a prime example…

Into the Land of Happiness

WONS 25th Jul, 2018

By Jennifer Moses July 25, 2018 Last May, as a 30th anniversary gift to ourselves, my husband, Stuart, and I went on a tour of Nepal and Bhutan. Post-child-rearing but before (fingers crossed)…