Bhutan, a peaceful and spiritual oasis lying in the heart of the Eastern Himalayas offers unique adventures to travelers, but has a reputation for being expensive that deters potential visitors. Kellie Netherwood explains why it is worth it.
Looking for a little travel inspiration to help your mind wander while you wait out the high season airfares? Check out this selection of great travel photos from April 2011.
Susan Orlean is more than a travel writer—she’s a storyteller, who happens to tell lots of stories about foreign and exotic places. To date she’s published seven books, including "The Orchid Thief." This week, Susan talks to How I Travel about why she’s so in love with life on the road, her first experiences as a road-tripping writer, why she likes to travel with an objective in mind and her method for choosing a good spot to eat.
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If you're looking to get off the beaten track and experience a place less traveled this year, Victoria Brewood has compiled a list of some of the countries that are less visited by tourists but still very much worth visiting.
Bhutan’s king decreed that “gross national happiness” is a more important goal than “gross national product”. Jay Jacobson's train tour of India and bike trip in Bhutan turned out "most happy
The Basics Country: Bhutan Where is it?: Bhutan is in southern Asia, between China and India. Why do people go here?: Bhutan is an isolated kingdom that is still very traditional and hasn’t had much contact with the outside world. This is truly an off-the-beaten path experience. What are the main entry points?: Most travelers [...]