Tag Archives: Bhutan

By the Numbers

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Agingadventurer

When I count the countries I’ve visited I may “cheat” a little. For example, I consider Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales all separate, not just UK which would only be one! I also include some Republics otherwise I might … Continue reading →

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Serendipity

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Agingadventurer

Bhutan’s culture is riddled with legends, folklore and a colorful history.  So it certainly was no surprise to me to find it lucky as well.  From the images of famous monks mysteriously showing up on the rocky sides of cliffs … Continue reading →

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Gross National Happiness

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Agingadventurer

How does one measure this? I am just back from a great visit to Bhutan and by my standards, it was one happy trip! While this is a philosophical approach to governing a nation, it seems to be working. The present king’ … Continue reading →

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the Five for 2015

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Agingadventurer

It’s getting more difficult to amass 5 new countries each year…it is uncommon now to get more than one in a single trip. This year with tickets purchased already for the remaining months, I will have managed to do it: … Continue reading →

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