Posted on 23/1/25
Guess What? I finally made it to Lake Bled, Slovenia. It's been on my bucket list for ages, and i couldn't wait to see it. I imagined snowy mountains surrounding the famous island with the church sitting in the cold lake, with gentle mists rising in the warm sunrise.
But sadly, it was a warm January morning with no snow in sight, and it was starting to rain (heavily).
However, i was rewarded for my efforts with an amazing atmospheric view of the church (Cerkev Marijinega Vnebovzetja) in the misty pre dawn light. The light changed within minutes and became almost purple as the sun fought to break through.
Overall a great start to a trip which the previous night looked like it was going to end with me having to plan another trip here in the coming years.
Posted on 29/10/25
The journey from Paro to Haa Valley proved to be one of our most dramatic drives yet. Climbing to 3,998 meters at the Chele La Pass, we crossed into a different world before descending for 1.5 hours into the remote Haa Valley. The landscape unfolded beneath us, watched over by the imposing Meri Puensum—three sacred hills that dominate every view in the valley.
Posted on 28/10/25
Day 12: The Tiger's Nest – A Pilgrimage to Bhutan's Most Sacred Site
The alarm went off early today, but there was no reluctance in getting up. This was the day I'd been anticipating since we first started planning this trip: the hike to Paro Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest Monastery, Bhutan's most iconic landmark and one of its most sacred Buddhist sites.
Posted on 28/10/25
Day 11: Thimphu to Paro – Phalluses, Music, and Mountain Valleys
We left Thimphu after a fascinating morning visit to the National Institute for Zorig Chusum, where Bhutan's traditional arts are kept vibrantly alive. We watched weavers create intricate kiras at wooden looms, painters meticulously applying gold leaf to thangkas, and artisans crafting handmade paper from the bark of daphne trees using centuries-old techniques.
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