Archive for May, 2009

Photo of the Day: Bhutan Tsechu Festival

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (May 29th, 2009)

In Bhutan, a Tsechu is a religious festival held during an auspicious time based on the lunar calendar. Most of these are held during October and November but there are a couple in April as well. A special event was held for our group in April in which we got to see these magnificent dancers [...]

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Carry-ons, You and Shifting Airline Policies

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (May 26th, 2009)

I’m the queen of carry-ons. My policy is to never check a bag on my way to my destination. And, I only check one on the way home if I’ve purchased so many souvenirs that it requires an additional bag to carry them home in. (For the record, I’m not a retail therapy shopper, I [...]

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Photo of the Day: Faces of Bhutan

by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (May 22nd, 2009)

Few tourists travel to Bhutan, primarily because the government implements a mandatory daily tariff, making travel to this Himalayan country quite expensive. Compared to its neighbors, India and China, as well as nearby Nepal, a trip to Bhutan can be many times more expensive. But it’s worth it! With so few foreigners visiting, this means [...]

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