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Sat, 5 Apr 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [532]
I CONFESS. BECAUSE WE ARE VISITING BHUTAN on a package tour I did no research. None. This is the way most Americans approach a trip – pay the money, show up and listen to the guide. But what could we possibly need to know ... Read more >
Sat, 5 Apr 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 11 Feb 2014 | By nordens_journey | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
Ingredients 1/2 kg pork ribs cut into 3 inch pieces 1/4 cup soya sauce 2 table spoons ginger garlic paste 2 large onions and tomotos cut into rings 4 to 6 pieces of indian chillis juliened 3 table spoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup coriender chopped Salt ...
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Sun, 26 Jan 2014 | By tshewangsjournal | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
Ingredients The ingredients are as follow: 1. Potatoes 2. Dried Red Chilies 3. Onions 4. Vegetable oil 5. Cheese (cottage cheese is best) How to prepare this recipe Cut the potatoes into desired pieces as shown in picture. Cut the red dried ...
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Fri, 5 Jul 2013 | By kavyanjali | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
I had always thought I could never do justice to a place by merely writing about it. But then I picked up an old point and shoot camera and began to understand that whatever I lack in my words, I can make up for it with my photos. Photos directed how ...
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Thu, 4 Jul 2013 | By leenali | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
I work in media in Mumbai in direction and post department for TV commercials and features. After working for 3 years constantly, i wanted to break free. So one day I just left my job and opted for mountaineering course in HMI (Himalayan mountaineering ...
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Sun, 16 Jun 2013 | By deependighe | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
Not everyday you stumble upon such fantastic opportunities, and I live to seize such opportunities. An Architect by profession, I love to travel and I have a creative eye for photography. This scholarship will help me hone my photography skills. Got hooked ...
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Fri, 19 Apr 2013 | By tshewangsjournal | Views [286] | Scholarship Entry
Dr Karma was undergoing his usual clinical routine when he examined his patient Nobu with gastric Ulcer. After a rigorous health procedure Nobu, in usual traditional curtsy says "thank you Doc" and left. His eyes meet mine as I was the patient next in ... Read more >
Tags: Travel Writing Scholarship 2013
Mon, 15 Apr 2013 | By alysons | Views [241] | Scholarship Entry
It often seems that the primary driver for most people in life is that of finding happiness. There is a proliferation of media sources purporting the latest techniques to move closer to this seemingly ever-illusive state. I am not entirely sure that we ... Read more >
Mon, 1 Apr 2013 | By mountaingirl0602 | Views [379] | Comments [1]
Today was the icing on the cake, the climax. We hiked up to the Tiger's Nest (Takshang). Perched on a cliff 2000 feet above the valley, it is the most spiritual of all places in Bhutan. A devout Buddhist will try to make at least one pilgrimage to this ... Read more >
Tags: bhutan, guru rinpoche, tigers nest
Sun, 31 Mar 2013 | By mountaingirl0602 | Views [360]
We left Wandue this morning heading back to Paro. This time Dochula pass was sunny and clear so I was able to see the 108 stupas at the top. This pass reflects Bhutan's artistic and spiritual traditions. It is quite beautiful. Prayer flags hang everywhere, ... Read more >
Tags: dochula pass, hot stone bath
Sat, 30 Mar 2013 | By mountaingirl0602 | Views [567]
Second day: My morning trip to the bathroom was interesting. No plumbing, just a room on the same level (second floor), with a squat toilet and a pipe draining somewhere to the outside. You flush by scooping up some water from the bucket. Hey, but I ... Read more >
Tags: chillup, jakar, tourist
Sat, 30 Mar 2013 | By mountaingirl0602 | Views [589]
The last few days I have been in the interior of the country with no WiFi.
First day: Stayed at a farmhouse in the Phobjikha valley. This region is known for the winter nesting grounds of the revered black neck crane. They were all gone by the time ... Read more >
Tags: ara, bhutan farmhouse
Tue, 26 Mar 2013 | By mountaingirl0602 | Views [496] | Comments [2]
Today we had an incredible 3 hour drive over Dochula Pass heading into the interior of the country. The top of the pass was shrouded in fog so unfortunately I was unable to see the Himalayas. It was early morming so hopefully, on the way back through ... Read more >
Tags: divine madman, dochula, punakha
Tue, 26 Mar 2013 | By mountaingirl0602 | Views [426]
Headed out this morning to the capital of Bhutan, Thimphu City. Lovely drive through valleys with cattle, dogs, and villagers occaionally along side the road. Visited a monestary that you have to cross an ancient iron footbridge over the river to get ... Read more >
Tags: thimphu
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My friend, Tshering Penjor, grew up in this Monastary overlooking the river. Eight times a year they perform Bhuddist rituals which maintains their proper relationships to the Gods and Deities.
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