May, 2015

EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF BHUTAN

EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF BHUTAN

  BEN SOUTHALL 5 words/phrases that describe Bhutan: Natural, fulfilling, honest, authentic and of course HAPPY! What seems to make the people of Bhutan happy? The desire to maintain the purity of their existence, their culture and their ideals. Never before have I […]

LESSONS IN HAPPINESS FROM BHUTAN

LESSONS IN HAPPINESS FROM BHUTAN

If there’s such a thing as utopia, it exists in Bhutan. You’d be hard-pressed to find a place more pure of heart. Indeed, Bhutan grabbed the world’s attention when it chose measure its success against Gross National Happiness rather than material development. But, what […]

48 ADVENTUROUS HOURS IN DARJEELING

48 ADVENTUROUS HOURS IN DARJEELING

Famed for its rolling mountainous terrain lathered in luscious green tea plantations, Darjeeling has the reputation for being an old timers retreat fit for tea sipping, scone munching and some gentle rest and recuperation. But if you prefer your dunking […]

DARJEELING & ITS BEST BITES

DARJEELING & ITS BEST BITES

Darjeeling is a popular holiday destination, coveted by domestic and international tourists alike. Known for its picturesque tea fields; sporadic views of Khangchendzonga, the world’s 3rd highest mountain; and original toy steam train, this quaint village is certainly one for the bucket list. While Ben […]

JOURNEY TO THE LIVING ROOT BRIDGES

JOURNEY TO THE LIVING ROOT BRIDGES

Sometimes, it’s good to live on the edge and throw your plans out the window. A few days ago, we did just that. The result? We encountered the type of travel we’d been dreaming about: raw, challenging, and unforgettable. Our […]