Bhutan- where happiness is a way of life.

I’ m in the middle of the bustling city of Kolkata as I begin writing this article but my mind is still holding onto the  experience of the most magical country, and finding happiness in Bhutan.

I’ve travelled fairly extensively but I have yet to visit a country as distinctive as this. In fact, it is so unmistakably different that I felt I had journeyed to another planet, even though my flight from Kolkata to Paro was barely an hour. A joyful planet where simplicity rules the way to happiness. 
Bhutan’s individuality becomes apparent from Paro airport itself. All other airports I’ve been to have been homogenised by the gloss of stores housing the same global brands, all posited on a bedrock of conspicuous consumption. But this airport was not only sans any brands but bare of shops altogether, save an unassuming lady selling mobile phone SIM cards across a small table, as you exit the arrivals area. Read more… https://www.bhutan.travel/blogs/bhutan-where-happiness-is-a-way-of-life

Why Bhutan Is Still Out of This World

The small and predominantly Buddhist nation of Bhutan, tucked between China and India, is lanced by deep ravines and coated with thick woods. The country has no traffic lights. Smoking as well as tobacco products are illegal, as are hunting and fishing (except for catch and release). It is forbidden to climb high peaks (where spirits dwell), and employees must wear traditional clothing—a gho robe for men and kira dress for women—during work hours. Years ago, Gross National Happiness was identified by the nation as being more important than Gross National Product (GNP). Read more…
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tmullen/2018/02/27/why-bhutan-is-still-out-of-this-world/#3a8ce70544be

Top 6 Cultural Experiences in Bhutan

Bhutan is a tiny Buddhist country nestled between Nepal, India, and China. In an effort to preserve its unique culture and religious traditions, it has adopted a “high value-low volume” philosophy toward tourism. But since tourism is a crucial source of income, Bhutan is expanding its tourist infrastructure as quickly as it can. I’ve rounded up my best cultural experiences in Bhutan. Read more…
https://theplanetd.com/top-5-cultural-experiences-in-bhutan/

6 REASONS BHUTAN MIGHT BE THE WORLD’S MOST LIVEABLE COUNTRY

In case you need a reminder that wealth does not necessarily equate to happiness, meet Bhutan… one of the happiest little vegemites on Earth.

Dressed in a traditional knee length ‘gho’, Bhutan – if personified – would be the oriental friend you wish you always had. Bhutan would be interesting to talk to, with a charismatic charm you could never quite put your finger on. Bhutan would be kind, humble and sensitive, and incredibly attuned to his emotion self. Bhutan would live self-sufficiently (but not in a preachy way) and his brows would rise every time you chose automobile as your first choice of transport (you know… over those two strong limbs that connect with your feet to the ground).Sadly, Bhutan is not a person. But luckily, Bhutan does exist (and its in the form of an entire nation cushioned between China and the northeastern tip of India) *insert praise/celebratory emoji* Here are six reasons why it might just change the way you live: Read more…
https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/bhutan-liveable/

Four Things I Love About Bhutan

I came to Bhutan the first time in 1994 and, like so many visitors, fell hard for the country and its people. I came back two more times, and then in 1997 the Royal Government was kind enough to let me come and teach English. I wasn’t much of an English teacher, but I did learn quite a lot of Dzongkha, the ntional language of Bhutan, from my students. I also learned a lot about how to live the Bhutanese way. Over the years Bhutan has become so much a part of who I am.

Here, are four things I love about Bhutan. Of course there are hundreds of other things, but this is a blogpost, so I’ll give you the top four I am thinking of just now, in no particular order. Read more…
http://www.lindaleaming.com/blog-1

34 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Kingdom of Bhutan

For those who are on the fence about visiting the beautiful country of Bhutan, Little Bhutan has compiled a list of facts that will hopefully make you want to change your mind and book a ticket immediately. Read more…
https://www.littlebhutan.com/blogs/34-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-kingdom-of-bhutan.html