Decades of predatory entry fees and parochial guided tour requirements misled foreigners into believing that Bhutan was an expensive country.
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Should You Visit Bhutan or Nepal?
Is Nepal “the poor man’s Bhutan,” or is Bhutan just “Nepal for boring people”?
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It’s not only possible to travel independently in Bhutan, but extremely easy.
Continue ReadingThe Cure for Vertigo
They clutched their prayer beads constantly, as if doing so were the only way to stay alive.
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Exploring Tibet will change your perspective—it might even change your life.
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Can foreigners visit Tibet?
Continue ReadingSerbia Starts Here
In the case of landlocked Serbia, the entire country falls by the wayside for far too many travelers.
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I hope this story—and these images—will make you feel similarly excited about your trip to Bhutan.
Continue ReadingBhutan’s Sub-tropical Sector
Is Punakha worth visiting?
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I hope I can help you settle the Paro vs Thimphu debate.
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Is Bhutan worth visiting?
Continue ReadingHow (and Why) to Scale Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest
The Bhutan Tiger’s Nest Trek was by far my favorite experience in the country.
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If you want to have the best of both worlds, you can only have part of each.
Continue ReadingThe Ultimate Gansu Guide
I’ve had an extra several years to refine and improve my Gansu itinerary, which is now more useful than ever.
Continue ReadingHow to Stay Connected in Italy
Buying SIM cards in Italy is now way easier than it used to be.
Continue ReadingCape Town Starts Here
Cape Town has got it all
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