First week of June flew fast, with so much happiness by the end of the week. We finally saw Tsukiji Shishi Matsuri or Tsukiji Lion Dance Festival over the weekend (June 13th). Tsukiji Shishi Matsuri is always been a special festival and cherished by the local. It is only held once in every three …
It has been awhile since the last time I took picture of flowers in Tokyo. When we heard Japanese Iris was in full bloom, we hurried to a historical iris garden in Tokyo: Horikiri iris garden. There are some places to see iris in Tokyo (Meiji Jingu and Imperial Palace east garden) but Horikiri Iris …
Planning a trip to Bhutan is not like planning a visit to any other country. Bhutan has a very strict tourism law as this country fiercely guards their tradition and local culture. Yes Bhutan is promoting its tourism under certain condition: all arrangement must be done by an authorised local travel agent. Where to get …
It has been a few days since we got back Tokyo after a short trip to Bhutan. The memory of our trip seems to linger quite awhile now. I am having a difficulty to get over the spectacular untouched natural beauty of Bhutan. Lush greenery, traditional houses, people wearing traditional clothes, monks chanting prayers and …
Bhutan main highlight is Tiger Nest or known as Paro Thakshang Monastery. The Tiger Nest sits on a hanging granite cliff at 3,000 meters height. above sea level. Wikipedia says that the Tiger Nest was built by the reincarnation of a Holy Guru Rinpochen who flew on a tigress back to reach the top …
I had been dreaming of going to Bhutan like ages ago. I didn’t even remember that I was once really wanted to be in Bhutan. Tourism in this country is strictly regulated where traveling independently without the help of authorized local travel agent is never be possible. I dreamt no more…I am in Bhutan now. …
