The mysterious Buddhist nation of Bhutan is one of the least-visited countries in the world. Less than 30,000 tourists travel to the tiny Himalayan nation each year. Nestled between India and Nepal, Bhutan is one of the most culturally unique places in the world.
Here, happiness is measured over GDP, and the little nation is the only country in the world that is not only carbon-neutral but carbon negative. Known as the “Dragon Kingdom”, this is a land of magic and legends. Renowned for the picturesque clifftop Tiger’s Nest Monastery, and eccentric Buddhist monks who fought off enemies with their genitalia, mysterious Bhutan provides a travel experience like no other.
Hiking the Tiger’s Nest, Bhutan: We reached a fork in the muddy path. “We can take the long route, or the short route” my guide Tshering said to me as he glanced from left to right at the two different paths that ascended uphill towards Paro Taktsang. “Mostly people take the long route. The short … Read more
Solo Female Travel in Bhutan: Land of dragons, mythical creatures and magic. Nestled deep within the high Himalayas awaits the mysterious dragon Kingdom of Bhutan. As one of the world’s least visited countries, not an awful lot is known about Bhutan internationally. Talk of travel here is accompanied by concerns of expense, and frets about inaccessibility. Bhutan … Read more
With less than 29,000 international visitors each year, the mysterious Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is one of the least visited countries in the world. It is a nation that sparks the intrigue of many an intrepid adventurer. Captivated by the allure of the road less traveled, a land fabled to be occupied by dragons, magic, and … Read more