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- 13 Martibi60 in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Bhutan’s scenic monasteries
Taktsang Monastery, photo by taxidesign on Flickr
Bhutan is a tiny patch of land lodged between Tibet and India, two nations that get significantly more international attention, and lots more tourists too. But Bhutan has its fair share of enthusiast despite not being part of the mainstream resort circuit.
For a backpacker or an indie traveler, Bhutan is a treasure trove of natural beauty and cultural experiences, and one of the last remaining places in Asia that can truly be called unspoiled.
One might say that Bhutan is poor, but in a country where they actually have something called an indicator of Gross National Happiness it is easy to find things that are more important than luxurious hotels and resorts. Discover the beauty of Bhutanese culture and nature by visiting some of Bhutan’s scenic monasteries. …
- 23 Junevike14 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
A backpacker’s guide to Bhutan
Bhutan
Nestled between two conspicuous and even notorious neighbors like the huge country of India and the autonomous region of Tibet, Bhutan seems hardly noticeable on the map. Not much is known of this country in general, and even less is heard about it, but adventurous tourists will probably know that this tiny mountain country is one of the best places to visit nowadays.
The untouched beauty of Bhutan is very little affected by the globalizing powers of tourism, and its national and cultural identity set it far apart from any of its neighboring countries. Bhutan is a place waiting to be discovered, and the best way to see it (as well as the easiest) is through a backpacking trip, so here’s a short backpacker’s guide to Bhutan. …
- 20 Junitachan in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 Buddhist temples in Asia
Wat Rong Khun, photo by Sergey
If you are a Buddhist or if you are interested in the religion, you don’t need that many reasons to plan a visit to some of the most amazing Buddhist temples in Asia. If the religious aspect of temples is not that interesting for you, then it’s enough to take a look at them to convince you that a visit is in order.
Buddhist temples, with their distinctive architecture, are some of the most intricate and masterful buildings in the world. As Buddhism is one of the main religions on much of Asia, there are many styles of Buddhist temples, each with their quirks and distinctive features, so here are the top 5 Buddhist temples in Asia. …
- 06 Martibi60 in Amazing Places | 2 COMMENTS
Travel destinations for spiritual holidays
Rara Lake, by Ardahal.nitw
More often than not, traveling is a great way to relieve stress, and to relax your mind and sometimes your body. What most people look in a successful holiday is fun and excitement, but sometimes you just feel like slowing down, taking a deep breath and enjoying life’s small pleasures.
Beaches or other popular destinations are great if you’re in the mood for partying, but if you just want a holiday for the spirit, a quiet place and some spectacular sights are best you can do. Here are some great travel destinations for spiritual holidays. …
- 15 Decpapillon in Travel Planning | 3 COMMENTS
Top travel destinations for 2011
Bhutan
There’s less then a month until 2011, and most intrepid travelers are most probably busy planning their Christmas or New Years trip, but there’s something else that you should start thinking about: where are you going to go next year? 2011 is ripe for travel, but the question is which destinations you are going to choose.
Planning ahead helps you keep your travel schedule organized, and it can also help you hunt up some great deals in advance. So if you still don’t know where the travel-bug will take you, here are the top travel destinations for 2011. …
- 03 Novpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 10 sights in South Asia
Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan
The next installment of our series of posts about the absolute top ten sights on each continent will probably offend geography purists, but given the sheer size of the Asian continent, coming up with only 10 attractions is a difficult task. So instead, this post will present the best sights in each part of Asia.
South Asia is still a pretty big place, and there are far more interesting attractions beyond those that made the list. So, in no particular order, here are the tourist destinations that should feature on anyone’s list of things to see in South Asia. …
- 14 Jul
The adventurer’s guide to trekking in Bhutan
For many people, Bhutan is a small spot on the vast map of Asia, just in the eastern corner of India. But whereas when thinking of major Asian destinations such as India, Thailand or China you have a clear image of what you can expect, Bhutan seems much more mysterious and elusive. Sure, the scenery looks amazing and the country is considered to be the last Shangri-La by Buddhists and those who are interested in Eastern religions.But if you look behind the mystical aura that surrounds Bhutan (from the western perspective, at least), you’ll find that this little country is the perfect destination for a special eastern adventure. Visiting Bhutan is like returning to good ol’ fashioned traveling – no nightclubs, beaches and restaurants, just the pure enjoyment of seeing something completely different. …
- 22 FebTudi in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Asia’s Most Famous Temples
While Europe continues to be praised for its medieval churches and cathedrals, Asia’s huge mountains and tropical woods are still hiding some unbelievable pieces of architecture – some of them so masterfully built, that historians haven’t been able to revel their secrets yet. If you come to think of it, Asia is the world’s biggest and most populous continent: no wonder that its traditions and religions are so diverse.
One can have various reasons for visiting Asia: the people, the cities, the mountains, the cuisine, but, no matter what are your reasons to go there, be sure that your journey to Asia will soon go beyond its initial purposes and become something very close to a pilgrimage. We hereby bring you Asia’s most famous and grandiose temples, hoping that your wanderings will sometime bring you close to at least one of these remarkable achievements: …
- 19 FebTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best Adventure Travel Destinations for 2010
One might think that in an age of fast an inexpensive traveling like ours, there is little room for geographic discoveries, not to mention the glorious explorers of the latest centuries.
Fortunately, the world is a really big place, big enough for every daring traveler to be able to get all adventure the he or she wants. And now that nature is gradually coming back to life after this fierce winter, it’s time to check out what 2010 brings new in terms of adventure travel. …
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