The first time I learned of Bhutan was from a postcard that featured the nation’s most famous landmark: the Tiger’s Nest. Formally known as the Taktsang Palphug Monastery, the Tiger’s Nest is also one of the most sacred sites in this Buddhist kingdom. Hiking to the Tiger’s Nest is one of the must-haves for almost every visitor… Read More How to Visit the Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan
I first learned about Bhutan in 2013 and was immediately entranced by this isolated Himalayan kingdom that somehow had escaped my knowledge for more than two decades. The costs associated with visiting Land of the Thunder Dragon, however, put it in a TBD category in my mental filing cabinet. (I’ll cover this and how to… Read More Bhutan in 10 Photos: Exploring the Land of the Thunder Dragon
Wat Pa Tam Wua Forest Monastery opens its gates to all who wish to come. As long as you can be in Thailand legally and get yourself to the monastery, you are welcome. And as long as you follow the rules, you’re welcome to stay for as long as you wish. But before I dive… Read More What You Need to Know About Visiting Tam Wua Forest Monastery for Meditation
As the holiday season approached, I met more and more people on the road trying to figure out what to do for New Year’s Eve and asking other travelers for suggestions. I was no help to them though, as I had already decided to spend my New Year’s Eve in silence at Tam Wua Forest… Read More Why I Spent New Year’s Eve in Silence at a Monastery