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Bhutan Travel Guide. Understanding the Country Before You Arrive.

Bhutan Travel Guide. Understanding the Country Before You Arrive.

 Laya woman from one of the world’s highest permanent human settlements. Photo by Matthew DeSantis, courtesy of MyBhutan A Kingdom …
Norway. Woman on rock

Women travel statistics – 80% of all travel decisions made by women

Women Travel Statistics show that women—young, old, single, married, and widowed—are fueling an explosive growth in the travel industry. More …
Myanmar: Photos, reflections and tips

Myanmar: Photos, reflections and tips

GDone Floating Market in the morning at Inle lake, Shan state, Myanmar Bagan city downtown skyline cityscape of Myanmar at …
Temples for a first-time visitor to kyoto, Japan

Temples for a first-time visitor to kyoto, Japan

The intriguing history and beautiful traditions of Kyoto, the cultural capital of Japan, stretch back over 12 centuries, but how …
A sultan's palace in Java and a puppet artist.

A sultan’s palace in Java and a puppet artist.

Regal school girls practice English with Marybeth Bond, the Gutsy Traveler. School girls, market, artist making shadow puppets. Shopping, handicrafts, …