26 JUL, 2018 Attractions around the world are being destroyed by tourism, so much so that countries are starting to imposing taxes and restrictions - a move Bhutan pioneered years ago. Tourists from…
Glen Thomson Jul 25, 2018 EVEN IF YOU DON’T RECOGNIZE the Kingdom of Bhutan by name, you’ve definitely seen pictures of it. The landlocked South Asian country between China, Tibet, and India…
July 31, 2018 | 7:17 PM by Courtesy of articlesfactory.com Who wouldn’t crave for a little privacy from the chaotic ways of life? Well, this holiday make sure to witness the extremely rich, varied,…
As our plane begins its descent towards the small airstrip at Paro International Airport, the Captain asked us to brace ourselves for what was expected to be a very bumpy landing. I was painfully…
Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is known for its dramatic landscape, ranging from subtropical plains to steep mountains and valleys dotted with monasteries and dzongs. Travellers looking to…
I' m in the middle of the bustling city of Kolkata as I begin writing this article but my mind is still holding onto the experience of the most magical country, and finding happiness in Bhutan. I’ve…
Tiered rice terraces reflected the vast cerulean sky like shards of a shattered mirror. Kinley Choden, my host, sat next to me on the grassy lip of the valley as we watched women plant clumps of…
The reclusive kingdom of Bhutan has for years granted only limited access to tourists. But the country is now slowly attracting more visitors - and one way it is doing so is through extreme sports,…
I spend the night above Chelala Pass, near a sky burial site that lay empty. With no body left exposed to the elements, ravens circle above but without reason to land today. Through my tent flap I…