(1) It is not the things we do in life that we regret.. it is the things we do not.(2) We beat the reaper by living well and fully.(3) The only way to survive eternity is to be able to appreciate each moment.(4) .. if …
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50 years of married life (March 13, 1965 to March 13, 2015 & still going strong…)
I requested Loren & Nancy the permission to let me share their secrets. They have been married for 50 year + and still going strong. Linda (Loren & Nancy’s child) asked her parents what the secret is to be married for 50 years. This is their …
Visit to the Golden Rock, Myanmar
Among the top three most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Myanmar is the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda on the Golden Rock (the other two are Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon and Mahamuni Pagoda in Mandalay). Located some 200 km away from Yangon in the Mon state, the 24 …
Indians can now better plan stay in Bhutan
Destination Bhutan has adopted a different strategy altogether that gives top prominence to its environmental sustainability and happiness of its citizens. The guiding philosophy being the ‘Gross National Happiness’ based on sustainable economic development, conservation of the environment, preservation of culture and good governance with …
The Divine Fertility Temple – Chimi Lhakhang
One of Bhutan‘s best temples and also most unique temples is Chimi Lhakhang which is on top of a hillock, a few kilometers before Punakha. The temple is dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kunley, fondly known as ‘Divine Madman’ because of his non-conventional and ‘outrageous’ style of teaching. He was …
Make your own stamp in Bhutan
Want to make your own stamp in Bhutan – then go ahead and make your own personalised stamp 🙂 One of the most interesting things that you can do in Bhutan, is to get your own personalised stamps at the Bhutan National Post Office in Thimphu. …
Paying a Visit to the Happiest Place on Earth
Happiness has been one of the driving factors behind visits to Bhutan since its fourth king came up with “gross national happiness.” According to a new report in Forbes, happiness is still what makes the country so alluring to visitors. “People want to see this ‘last …
The Happiest Place on Earth: Why Bhutan Belongs on Your Travel List Now
It’s been decades since the fourth king of Bhutan came up with the notion of gross national happiness. But that’s still what comes to mind when most of us think of the country. Even though it’s sort of silly, it proved to be successful marketing, on top of the …
Bhutan: Shrouded in mystery and magic, this is the last great Himalayan kingdom
Bhutan is no ordinary place. It is the last great Himalayan kingdom, shrouded in mystery and magic, where a traditional Buddhist culture carefully embraces global developments. Surprising Bhutan Bhutan holds many surprises. This is a country where the rice is red and where chillies aren’t …
Lacquerware – A loving gift from Bagan
Bagan is well known for its lacquerware products. These elegantly and tastefully designed lacquerware products are both used locally and exported. They can be used for a variety of purposes – cups, plates, decorative items, trays, cabinets and furniture to name a few.As expected, making …