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Bhutan

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 | By mikeccarson | Views [13944]

The flight into Bhutan's one and only airport Paro was every bit as exhilarating as promised. The place cruised at around 10000m just over the mountains and then veered rapidly right, then left, before descending rapidly down the valley and screeching ... Read more >

Arrival in Bhutan via Everest

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 | By poeanne | Views [1908]

Monday September 21, 2009. Early this morning, Jennifer took a small plane ride to get a close up view of Mt. Everest. It wasn't as thrilling as our landing in Paro, Bhutan. A picture (or video) is worth a thousand words. Take a look. We were ... Read more >

Tags: bhutan, paro, thimphu

The Talo Festival

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 | By vagabondstoo | Views [1350]

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 >

The Last Shangri La

Wed, 27 May 2015 | By | Views [1177] | Scholarship Entry

While traversing along the steep and curved highway through the Himalayan valley anyone would be stirred by its solemn and divine beauty. The ancient pathway from Paro to Thimphu, two major cities of Bhutan, is reminiscent of antique journeys taken by ... Read more >

Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

Sadly left Bhutan

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 | By inesd | Views [914] | Comments [2]

You all know how much I was pulled by some strange intensive force to visit Bhutan and this journey was the highlight of my whole trip. Well, once I was there, I just could not force myself to leave, so I extended visa for few more days just to stay ... Read more >

Royal Kingdom of Bhutan 2012

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 | By shaz | Views [877]

I arrived in Bagdogbra mid afternoon and was met by my driver, Bibi and guide Karma. I also had an extra passenger with me for 2 days. The owner’s son arrived from Nepal and was going back to Thimpu and he was hitching a ride with me. It was fun ... Read more >

Bhutan

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 | By eezin | Views [433]

Tshechus are annul festivals held in every districts in Bhutan. Being held just once a year it becomes a time for people to leave everything behind and merry. It is the only time when most rural folks get a respite from their back breaking ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

An Adventure of Mith

Thu, 15 May 2014 | By | Views [372] | 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 >

Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

Gallery: Bhutan

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 | By poeanne | Photo Gallery

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Gallery: Bhutan 2

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 | By poeanne | Photo Gallery

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Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

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 ... Read more >
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Passport & Plate - heavenly ribs

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 ... Read more >
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Tags: passport & plate: italy 2014