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Wed, 19 Nov 2014 | By expression | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
Born to a common family with a desire to do something unique; being in photo is not my hobby but being behind the camera and taking the photo is my passion which I love doing. My passion for photography started at young age learning through my own experience ...
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Wed, 22 Oct 2014 | By tshewangsjournal | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
About me? well, I am a son to dead mother; younger brother to five elder sisters, elder brother to 2 younger brothers; an amateur Photographer. Currently pursing population studies in University of Dhaka.
Why Should I be chosen? I am one among thousands ... Read more >
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Fri, 27 Jun 2014 | By chhoden | Photo Gallery
This is the way to the last Shangri La, the Land of the Peaceful Dragon, the Jewel of the Himalayas. Welcome to your dream destination, the crown jewel of your many journeys. Welcome to Bhutan!
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Thu, 15 May 2014 | By happy_travelling | Views [318] | Scholarship Entry
We left behind the poetic city Punakha and commenced for trekking at morning; we crossed the prayer wheel, circled it thrice and wished for something. The Buddhist believes if someone circled the prayer wheel or move it thrice his/her wishes come true.... Read more >
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Wed, 14 May 2014 | By shashank | Views [240] | Scholarship Entry
Mountains have never failed to beguile me owing to their grandeur. Three years ago, this affinity for the mountains took me to the Himalayas, only to form a special connection with them. Since then I have made multiple trips to the Himalayas and explored ... Read more >
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Wed, 14 May 2014 | By crazy_santiago | Views [219] | Scholarship Entry
The black suited consultant in me asked, “But sir, if you do not check the credit worthiness of your customers, won’t giving them loans be risky?” My respondent gave a toothy smile and replied, “In this small country, there’s no risk, only happiness.” ... Read more >
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Wed, 14 May 2014 | By aveek | Views [263] | Scholarship Entry
Ugyen scuttled into a narrow lane. I was feeling quite helpless. With less than an hour left, I had no alternative but to follow this man. A few minutes back, Bhutan Immigration Officials denied to issue me permit as I was travelling solo. With all my ... Read more >
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Tue, 13 May 2014 | By thelatebloomer | Views [276] | Scholarship Entry
When my dad got the chance to go back to his village to witness an old dance performed by the villagers, I tagged along with him. I don’t know why though. It was a rural village with traditional 2 storied houses that were built using bricks and the most ... Read more >
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Thu, 8 May 2014 | By richagupta83 | Views [1847] | Scholarship Entry
“Excuse me, sir, do you know any Drayang around here ?”, I asked a shopkeeper. It was already an hour since me & my partner had been looking for Tashi Tagay Drayang in Thimphu, capital city of the Kingdom of Bhutan. We got mislead a couple of times before ... Read more >
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Sun, 13 Apr 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [516]
THE EAGLES COULD HAVE BEEN SINGING ABOUT BHUTAN. The quiet Buddhist vibe is a welcome change from the chaos of India. The air is cleaner, the rivers clearer, the forests greener, the people are more gracious and birdsong, not hooting car ... Read more >
Sat, 12 Apr 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [575]
THERE IS LITTLE THAT CAN COMPARE WITH A WALK in the woods, birdsong and pine scent filling the air. When the destination is Taktsang Lhakhang, the famous Tiger’s Nest monastery, even the two-hour climb becomes only a minor obstacle.... Read more >
Fri, 11 Apr 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [664]
“SHE IS THE QUEEN,' THE POLICE OFFICER TOLD ME, referring to the elegant woman leaving the Paro Rinpung Dzong. Actually, she was the Queen Mother, the former Queen. Amazingly she stopped to talk to Connie and me, asking where we were ... Read more >
Thu, 10 Apr 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [1098]
TALO TSECHO, THE TALO FESTIVAL, BEGAN TENTATIVELY as if the performers were sizing up the audience. Clashing cymbals and hooting horns announced the first act, a trio in red masks who clowned and cavorted as the audience settled in. Today ... Read more >
Mon, 7 Apr 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [550]
EVEN A PACKAGED TOUR HAS ROOM FOR IMPROVISATION. We were scheduled to visit he Talo Festival in Punakha that began today but Penjur got a tip that it would be better to visit tomorrow when the full complement of dancers would be there. So ... Read more >
Sun, 6 Apr 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [615]
FOLLOWING THE ITINERARY SHOULD BE EASY, driving on Bhutan’s roads more of a challenge. I don’t think we have seen a straight section of more than a few hundred meters. Bhutan is a land of hills, mountains, valleys, gorges and ... Read more >
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