Anything that challenges us, humbles us, makes us better human beings. The entire experience of trekking up to Rukha village will forever be embedded in all of our hearts and souls. The small village of 20 households and all of its people including our beautiful host and her siblings who served us 3 very special […]
There is nothing more humbling and enriching than meeting kind, generous, warm people who offer you their greatest hospitality, appreciation and gratitude most especially when they have so little for themselves. We began our journey to the interiors of Bhutan under the guidance of Jigme Wangchuk, (Field Officer) and Palden Ongmo (Programme Officer). Jigme has […]
As soon as we landed in Paro we were blessed to have been granted an audience with Her Majesty the royal queen mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. Her Majesty the former queen, is the eldest Queen of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck,the Fourth King of Bhutan. Her majesty is the founder and president of Tarayana […]
Dr. Tashi Zangmo is the Director of Bhutan Nuns’ Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 2006. The foundation works diligently to improve the well-being and education of nuns in Bhutan and enable them to contribute to the cultural and spiritual values of the larger society. We met Dr. Tashi at the construction site of a […]
To serve is to make others happier and healthier – Master Sha. The journey to Bhutan has been a dream manifesting to life in so many ways! We are on a mission to serve. Love Peace Harmony foundation is offering funds, (raised and matched) tools, songs and Tao Calligraphies and nutritional supplements from Vitamin Angels […]
The Land of the Thunder Dragon, is an extraordinary place. Vast and impressive fortresses, known as Dzongs, dominate Bhutan’s landscape – from the wide subtropical valleys in the south to the Himalayan mountain ranges of the north. It is a deeply Buddhist land where you can join pilgrims as they look for the footprints of saints […]
Tucked away into the Himalayas the wondrous kingdom of Bhutan has a some beautiful stories. This story is about four friends, an elephant, a monkey, a peacock and a rabbit. This is a well known story all over Bhutan. In the beginning, the four friends were not friends. They argued about who had the right […]
Our itinerary for Bhutan is so exciting! This incredible journey begins in Paro, Bhutan. The five of us will travel for over 20 hours from different parts of the world to meet in Bangkok and from there board our flight for the kingdom of Bhutan! Paro is a historic town with many sacred sites and […]
There is so much to love about Bhutan. It is the last great Himalayan kingdom nestled in the clouds, a world all of its own between China and the northeastern tip of India. My research on Bhutan began a few weeks ago when I found out I was leaving for a two week visit to this incredible mountain […]