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 Read More…
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Photo of the Day: Prayer Wheels – Bhutan
Prayer wheels are ubiquitous in Bhutan. No monastery, dzong, chorten or stupa are without them and many restaurants and hotels include them near their entranceway. They come in a variety of sizes, from small hand held versions that one carries with them to large ones that are bigger-than-life. Some wheels have a bell attached and, Read More…
Photo of the Day: Woman with Henna, India
In India, brides have henna applied to their hands and feet prior to being married. Henna is a sort of temporary tattoo that lasts just a few weeks. It’s painstakingly applied and can be a lucrative business for a talented henna artist. In a country where jobs are hard to find, and even more difficult Read More…
Photo of the Day: Approaching SLC
This morning, I left the Bay Area at 6 a.m. on a flight to Washington, D.C. via Salt Lake City. I AM a morning person, but getting up at 3:30 wasn’t very pleasant. Luckily, I had some spectacular views of Utah’s mountain ranges just as the sun was coming up. If you’re in D.C., swing Read More…
WanderGear Wednesday: Epson Printer for Photogs
This might seem like kind of an odd thing to include on a travel site. After all, you can’t actually take this with you on a trip. However, you CAN do amazing things with the Epson 800 Artisan printer when you return. Jon and I went to Vancouver Island a couple of weeks ago and Read More…
Bhutan Photography Tour – Fall ’09
I am so pleased to announce a photography tour to Bhutan that is sponsored by Wanderlust and Lipstick and led by award-winning photographer, Brenda Tharp. This 12-day adventure is scheduled for the fall of ’09 in order to take full advantage of photographing during harvesting as well as the numerous cultural festivals that occur during Read More…