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• On to Paro…Then the Long Way HomeFebruary 14, 2026
  We had wonderful weather with incredible views of the snowcapped mountains beyond the valley that we wound our way through as we headed to Paro. Paro is where Bhutan’s only international airport is, and the district has many sacred sites worth visiting. Our first stop was Ta Dzong, originally built as watchtower, it now houses… Read more: On to Paro…Then the Long Way Home
• Beyond Thimphu: Bhutan’s CountrysideFebruary 10, 2026
  I thought that some personal observations might be in order now that we’d had a bit of time in Bhutan… This is a very beautiful, picturesque and well-maintained country. The streets and highways are well-maintained and clean (juxtapose Kathmandu), and the strict control over tourism volume definitely has allowed the government to establish clear guidelines… Read more: Beyond Thimphu: Bhutan’s Countryside
• Thimphu: Where Administration and Religion UniteFebruary 5, 2026
  Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan, clearly reflects all key aspects of fairly uniform daily life through literature, religious practices and customs, national dress code, monastic practices, music, dance, and media. Buddhism is the state religion of Bhutan and the vast majority of the country’s population practices Buddhism. The state religion has long been supported financially by the government… Read more: Thimphu: Where Administration and Religion Unite
• On to BhutanJanuary 8, 2026
  We bid farewell to Kathmandu and to two of our travel mates – Tara and Claudia – who were heading home. We had quite an adventure getting to the airport and getting to our departure gate. First, our van was delayed as the first driver bailed out because he didn’t want to attempt driving up… Read more: On to Bhutan
• The Road Back to KathmanduJanuary 6, 2026
  We had to take a bit of a detour 😬 when trying to head back to the city we started in. Because of significant rainfall, all flights from Chitwan back to Kathmandu were cancelled. As a collective we opted to hire a van to drive us rather than stay another night in Chitwan as some… Read more: The Road Back to Kathmandu
• Into The Jungle – for Real!January 6, 2026
  I would be terribly remiss to not introduce two Nepalese women I met while traveling – thanks to Laura’s connections and existing friendships. Shova is a young woman who was engaged to help our fellow traveler, Tara, so that navigating the crazy and potholed streets of Kathmandu along with rough terrain in Chitwan was not… Read more: Into The Jungle – for Real!