Oct 4th, 2012 at 10:00AM: When a midlife crisis hit Lisa Napoli in the wake of turning 40, she needed a break from L.A. and her job as a reporter for the public radio program "Marketplace." A chance encounter with a good looking guy led her to a volunteer opportunity at Kuzoo FM in Bhutan, the tiny Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas, famous for measuring its citizens' well being by the Gross National Happiness metric.
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Author Lisa Napoli On The Perils And Pleasures Of Bhutan
Oct 4th, 2012 at 10:00AM: When a midlife crisis hit Lisa Napoli in the wake of turning 40, she needed a break from L.A. and her job as a reporter for the public radio program "Marketplace." A chance encounter with a good looking guy led her to a volunteer opportunity at Kuzoo FM in Bhutan, the tiny Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas, famous for measuring its citizens' well being by the Gross National Happiness metric.
...Photo Of The Day: Festival At Wangdue Phodrang
Sep 29th, 2012 at 5:00PM:
This Photo of the Day titled "Tsechu- Festival at Wangdue Phodrang" comes from Gadling Flickr pool member arunchs who tells us:
"It is a season of festivities in Bhutan, and we had a chance to visit two of them in different places while we are here.
The celebrations usually happen in the courtyards of fortresses called dzongs. But this festival at Wangdue Phodrang was organized in an ...Photo Of The Day: Find The Odd One Out
Sep 25th, 2012 at 6:30PM:
She's pretty obvious. Striped shirt. Green pants. A stance that says, "Hey! Pay attention to me!"
This classic scene of monks outside a temple in Paro, Bhutan, is interrupted by the presence of a small, sassy little girl. Captured by Bangalore-based Flickr user Arun Bhat, the image is a powerful reminder of the modernity that is slowly seeping into Bhutan, a geopolitically isolated Central ...Tibet Experience Still Possible Via Innovative Tour Operator
Sep 1st, 2012 at 9:00AM:
The borders of Tibet are now completely closed to foreign tourists, after being severely limited for much of the summer. With no indication of when they will reopen, plans to visit have been put on hold for many. The good news is that travelers can experience much of what Tibet has to offer without crossing borders.
As a decent substitute, tour operator JOURNEYS International continues ...Video: Bhutanese Refugees In The US
Jul 19th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
When people are forced to flee their native countries, they become refugees. This concept seems simple, but it's not one with which most citizens of the U.S. are familiar. This video on Bhutanese refugees originally ran on The Seattle Channel's program, City Stream. The video follows in the footsteps of one Bhutanese family that was forced out of Bhutan at gunpoint 18 years ago. The family ...
Video: Beautiful Bhutan Footage
Jul 16th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
"Bhutan - A Journey Through The Land of Thunder Dragon" from info@drukasia.com on Vimeo.
It's not every day that I find myself liking promotional videos, but this video seems to be an exception. Sponsored by Bhutan's board of tourism, this video pairs dramatic music and beautiful Bhutan footage. The end result is a gorgeous video featuring hiking, rafting and wildlife that makes me want to ...
Everest Encounter Possible A Number Of Ways
May 24th, 2012 at 3:30PM:
Climbing Mt. Everest is often a lifetime achievement for many travelers. Each spring, some of the most adventurous, daring and physically fit among us attempt the risky undertaking. But summiting is not the only way to experience the highest peak on the planet. One eco-travel company suggests Everest travel strategies that can considerably lower the danger, cost, time or exertion required of ...10 best places to live for avoiding world conflict
Mar 13th, 2012 at 5:00PM: Expatify.com asked the question, "Where would you be the safest if World War III broke out tomorrow?" The answers arrived in a post titled "10 Best Places to Live for Avoiding World Conflict." Irrelevant as it may seem to you, the claws of conflict affect a revolving roster of nations. The knowledge of where not to go because of conflict, or better yet, where to go to avoid it, can be useful if ...10 countries Americans need advance visas to visit
Aug 17th, 2011 at 12:00PM: We live in an increasingly borderless world and we have access to many countries that were closed (or non-existent) 20 years ago. As reported earlier this week, Americans are especially lucky with access to 169 countries visa free. Still, there are still many countries that Americans need advance visas to visit. Visa applications and processing services can cost several hundreds of dollars and ...Strictest dress codes - 5 countries with fashion police
Apr 13th, 2011 at 1:30PM:
Earlier this week, the "Burqa Ban" went into effect in France. Since passing into law, several burqa draped women have already been arrested, and the symbolic law is causing an uproar among the Muslim population of France and beyond. However, France is not the only country with authoritative garment laws. Many countries possess laws that limit what citizens and visitors are allowed to wear.
...Photo of the day (12.16.10)
Dec 16th, 2010 at 5:00PM:
What charmed me about this photo from Thimphu, Bhutan, other than the pleasant colors and lines, was the caption. Flickr user AndreaKW translated the suggestion box's Dzongkha script as literally "thoughts box" and I love the idea, much less pressure than coming up with constructive suggestions. A thoughts box could have notes like "Next time, pack fewer shoes" or "Why don't I ever eat meat on a ...Last minute oddball Halloween costumes that reflect your travels
Oct 30th, 2009 at 11:30AM: While Catherine has Halloween costume ideas that reflect different types of travelers--(there are more ideas coming throughout today), and Heather previously posted on how to dress up like an awesome flight attendant, here are other costume ideas. These wander into the unusual--possibly the obscure.
Each are based on travel and incorporate souvenirs you may have brought home with you, ...Gadling + BootsnAll - Picks of the Week
Feb 27th, 2009 at 11:00AM: Starting today, we're unveiling a new weekly feature here at Gadling. Each Friday we'll be highlighting the most interesting content from our friends over at BootsnAll, one of the best resources on the web for independent travelers. For those that have never taken a look, BootsnAll features a huge range of great travel content - everything from travel stories and blogs, to a built-in travel ...A Travel Guide to Shangri-La
Jan 26th, 2009 at 12:30PM: The mystical, mythical Shangri-La has held a special allure to travelers since the release of the 1933 novel Lost Horizon by James Hilton. In the book, the main character survives a plane crash in the Himalaya only to discover a hidden valley that is a paradise on Earth where the people live for hundreds of years without a care in the world. Since that time, many have searched for the possible ...
