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. …

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5 amazing sights in Mongolia

Erdene Zuu, photo by Honza Soukup

There are less then two people per square kilometer in Mongolia, and the country’s territory is shared between the Gobi Desert, cold mountains and windswept steppes.

Such an inhospitable place hardly seems fit for human to live in, and yet Mongolia is still home to some of the last nomadic peoples on the planet. And although these vast and fascinating landscapes are the best known features of Mongolia, the Mongolia of present times is a somewhat different story.

The capital, Ulan Bator, is arguably one of the drabbest cities in Asia, and yet it is also one of the most welcoming, hospitable and heartwarming places on the continent. With all its contrasts and contradictions, Mongolia is a thoroughly interesting place with countless attractions – so here are 5 amazing sights in Mongolia to whet your appetite. …

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5 reasons to visit Kosovo

photo by Donika Sadiku on Flickr

Kosovo is merely the newest addition to the ever shape-shifting Balkans. This newborn country is still trying to find its feet, but in its few years of independence it managed to do quite well by itself.

The cities in the mountains are being rebuilt, new and modern buildings rise up among the crumbling buildings destroyed in the war, and countless memorials remind people of those who died in 1998-1999.

But despite this grim history, Kosovo is not a sad place, and there’s more to it than beautiful scenery and mountains – it is a mix of six cultures trying to get along and rebuild their country. Here are 5 reasons to visit Kosovo. …

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Top 5 things to do in Darjeeling, India

photo by Jamey Cassel

Those who love tea probably don’t need much reason to visit Darjeeling, one of the top tea regions in India that gave its name to the fragrant black tea that people drink all over the world. But Darjeeling is a place that will interest more than tea drinkers, because there is far more going on in this province than the cultivation of tea (which, granted, yielded some very scenic tea gardens).

Darjeeling is a multifaceted region where you can find things to do regardless whether you are a hardened adventurer or if you prefer quiet sightseeing. If you happen to visit this amazing province of India, here are the top 5 things to do in Darjeeling. …

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