The name Bhutan conjures up images of a distant land filled with spiritual temples, billowing prayer flags and majestic mountains.  Although I have lived in and traveled throughout Asia, I knew only a few people who had been to Bhutan. I had always just heard things like, ‘They limit the number of tourists that can

The best trips are often a combination of pre-planned activities alongside those that you stumble upon. Book a few meals ahead, but leave room for when the person you struck up a conversation with recommends an incredible hole in the wall local restaurant. Book a tour of the city to get your bearings, and then

There’s nothing better than getting lost in a book that takes you to a new location or way of life (except perhaps going to that new location!). I love to read all types of books, but high up on my list are those that inspire me to learn about or travel to a new place.

For me, a vacation starts the minute the plane’s wheels leave the ground. I look forward to time on the plane, whether it’s one hour or ten hours. It’s uninterrupted time to read, watch movies, sleep, edit photos and even clean up my email box.  But there are some essentials to take on a long haul plane

The bags are packed and you are generally ready to go … but despite all the planning and organization that’s done for an overseas trip there always seems to be a bunch of last-minute items still on the ‘to do’ list before you hop on the plane. To help relieve your departure stress here is

If you’ve ever been lost in a foreign city, overpaid for a flight or spent hours looking for the best hotel deal you need an app to ease your pain!   Travel apps can save you time, effort and money when planning a trip. They can keep you from getting lost, help you communicate and