Taking the Road Less travelled: Eastern Bhutan (Part 2)
The only thing that a road trip through this remote region of Bhutan can promise is the reminder that: Nothing is Really Within Your Control. And it’s not really for…
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Is Phuket worth going over Bali for your next vacation?
Perhaps you’re facing the same dilemma – the difficulty to choose between these two destinations for a short getaway. Bali is mysterious, mesmerizing, and… somewhat difficult. Phuket is all about…
10 things you (surprisingly!) can’t do in Bhutan
Bhutan is probably one of the most magical places on Earth right now. Did you know, despite how open the world is now via social media, there are still limitations…
First Time in Shanghai – Is China Modern or..?
In the blink of an eye, it has been 20+ years since my last trip to China (Beijing). In my memory, back then, Beijing’s roads (which formed my impression of…
Why You Need to Go for this Neykor Meditation Trip in Bhutan
Honestly, I hadn’t planned on signing up for this meditation retreat, mainly because, just a few months ago, I had done a road-trip in Eastern Bhutan. It seemed rather atrocious (in a good…
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?” So many times this sentence was repeated on our road-trip in Eastern Bhutan. Our road pilot, affectionately nicknamed Panda (his actual name’s Nidup…
Waterfalls & Hiking at Doi Inthanon National Park 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…
6 Tips for Your First Trip to Chiang Mai (& What to Do other than Bathe Elephants)!
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 Learning TCM Wellness Changed All My Travel Habits Completely
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 bring with you for a more enjoyable flight
Perhaps you’re same like me – one who has mixed feelings about airplane travel. I love and hate flights equally. I look forward to taking flights, simply because boarding a plane…
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,…
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…