One of the first things we get asked is about the food and I can report that it is different to any other country I’ve been to. Despite being sandwiched between the two culinary giants of India and China, Bhutan somehow does its own thing.... Read More

If there is one place in Bhutan that all of our travellers love, it’s Khoma. Tucked away in the northern part of Lhuntshe Dzongkhag, Khoma is a tiny village that is famous for its traditional weaving in both cotton and silk.... Read More

The new Trans Bhutan Trail opened to the world in September 2022. It connects Bhutan’s ancient pathways into one 403-km long trail. New bridges have been built, as well as some shelters and toilets, and the trail has spiffy new interactive signs and an app.... Read More

It’s quite a tough climb to the wondrous Tiger’s Nest monastery but it is Bhutan’s number one tourist attraction for a reason. When you finally get to see it up close, it is even better than expected. ... Read More

The food in Bumthang seems to be a little bit special. Buckwheat is grown here because rice grows very slowly due to the higher altitude. There are buckwheat noodles and pancakes, plus all the wonderful small vegetable side dishes that make up a traditioal... Read More

You may have heard of Bhutan’s Snowman Trek, an epic trip that takes the better part of a month to complete. It’s been labelled as one of the toughest treks in the world, which puts it on the bucket list for travellers looking for a challenge. ... Read More

There are many dzongs in Bhutan, most of them built in the sixteenth century as fortresses. They come complete with slots in the walls from where an archer could shoot an arrow at the invading army, usually coming from Tibet. Some of them are enormous, made in the traditional Bhutanese way with wood and whitewashed stucco and without nails. ... Read More

I love the way I feel when I’m in Bhutan. I feel happy, relaxed, safe, spoilt, healthy, peaceful, fit, calm, joyous.... Read More