The Happiest Nation in the World?

One of the most picturesque locations in Bhutan is the Paro Taktsang monastery clinging on the side of a cliff … Continue reading The Happiest Nation in the World?

Destinations, Experiences

The Chinafication of Tibet

It seemed innocent enough—two monks talking and laughing with an Asian foreigner, asking questions in broken English about me and … Continue reading The Chinafication of Tibet

Experiences, Lessons Learned, Transportation

Riding the Rails Through Asia

The bunk was about a meter wide, and true to its name it was a hard sleeper with very little … Continue reading Riding the Rails Through Asia