Tuesday, 17 May 2011 | Views [814]

When it comes to
food in Bhutan there is one absolute constant – chilli.
The vegetable is
added to every dish and most Bhutanese will even eat it fresh.
So if you don’t
like spicy food make sure you make it abundantly clear!
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Tags: asia, bhutan, food, health, travel-health, water
Sunday, 17 Apr 2011 | Views [583]

Bhutan is the
only country in the world to measure the happiness of its citizens.
Authorities
measure the ‘Gross National Happiness’ of the population using a sophisticated
survey instrument.
It aims to show
that quality of life cannot ... Read more >
Tags: asia, bhutan, crime, travel-crime, travel-safety-tips
Thursday, 17 Mar 2011 | Views [760]

Bhutan has a
range of laws that seem nothing short of bizarre by western standards.
It's
the only country in the world to have completely banned the sale of tobacco. If you attempt to import any for personal use it attracts a 100% tax, so
you’ll ... Read more >
Tags: asia, bhutan, law, travel-legal, travel-tips
Wednesday, 14 Jul 2010 | Views [3270] | Comments [1]

Bhutan, nestled in the Himalayas the only Vajrayana Buddhist nation in the world, is a destination that few travelers make it to. With stunning natural scenery, a harmonious society, and a strong sense of culture and tradition the Kingdom of Bhutan ... Read more >
Tags: 5 things, bhutan, himalayas, money, temples, transport, travel-safety, travel-tips