What Makes A Meditation Retreat in Bhutan Super Special
Honestly, I hadn’t planned on signing up for this meditation retreat, mainly because, months ago, I’d just done a road-trip in Eastern Bhutan. It seemed rather atrocious (in the good…
Lifestyle Habits to Cut Down ASAP, If You Really Want to Live Healthier (the TCM way)
This 2019, my health’s been just that very few small hiccups: two or three indigestion-induced episodes because I’m just too greedy and over-ate; a week-long fever (new antibodies developed in…
Journeying into the remote, Eastern Bhutan – An incredible road trip that’ll definitely stir your wanderlust (Part 1)
“Panda, please could you stop the car?” A journey to the far east of Bhutan would prove to be soul-cleansing, mood-lifting, spirit-purifying. Welcome to Eastern Bhutan – One of the…
Waterfalls & Hiking at Doi Inthanon National Park – What else to do in Chiang Mai!
Not very interested in elephants or sanctuaries? To be honest, neither am I! 😉Although bathing elephants seemed like the must-do for anyone heading to Chiang Mai, I decided to skip…
Newbie Tips for Your First Time to Chiang Mai!
Chiang Mai, nicknamed “Rose of the North” – such a lovely name. This year, I finally decided to visit Chiang Mai, solo, for a short trip, and to see for…
How TCM Wellness Practices Completely Changed the Way I Travel!
Dear ancient TCM physicians from a very distant past, you might not have been able to predict how the world will turn into hundreds and thousands of years later. You…
What the Bhutanese People & Culture Can Teach About Life, Love & Death
Two trips to different regions of Bhutan and I’m back with a somewhat bigger picture of this country! Of course, spending a total of fewer than 20 days in a…
9 Carry-On Essentials to Make Your Flight More Enjoyable
Perhaps you’re the same as me – one who has mixed feelings about airplane travel. Now, I do look forward to taking flights, simply because boarding a plane will bring me…
Bhutan in December – What to Expect During Bhutan’s Winter
Do you ever get some silent callings from certain places, beckoning for your visit? Ever since I had a wild idea to travel to the mysterious Bhutan, and I really went,…
5 Best Tokyo Day Trip Ideas to Make the Most of Autumn in Japan
Before I begin about the day trips that you can take from Tokyo especially during autumn, did you know that Tokyo is big enough for you to take full days…
Heading up the tallest building in the world – Burj Khalifa!
Noticed a slim, pointy-looking building when you come across Dubai photos on Instagram? That, Burj Khalifa, is currently the tallest building in the world. Even though I visited a little while…
Rafting in Bhutan? Not to be missed other than hiking Tiger’s Nest!
“You told me we won’t be getting wet!!!” .. I half-screamed, half-cried out at our guide who was seated at the back of our raft, while laughing heartily with the…
12 Self-Care Ideas to Nourish Your Mind
Perhaps you might feel self-care ideas are often about taking a shower, going for a walk, etc. The thing is, self-care for your mental health is just as – if…
24 Reasons to Love Japan – Why Japan Will Win Your Heart!
I’ll probably increase the number in the title when I think of more reasons on another day 😉 Before you read on, please know that I have only been to…