Things to do in Bhutan: 20 experiences worth the journey
Twenty things to do in Bhutan, from the walk to Tiger's Nest to a hot-stone bath in a farmhouse, with where each is and how long it takes.
Bhutan travel blog
Solo travel in Bhutan: what to expect
You can travel to Bhutan alone, and many people do. How it works with a guide, what it costs for one, and what the days and evenings are like.
Is Bhutan safe to visit?
Bhutan is one of the safest countries a traveller can visit. The real risks are altitude, mountain roads and weather, and each is manageable.
Bhutan and Nepal together: how to combine them
One flight links Kathmandu and Paro. How to combine Nepal and Bhutan in a single trip: the flight, the visas, how the two differ and how to divide the days.
Butter tea, ara and what to drink in Bhutan
Salted butter tea, sweet milk tea, home-made ara and Bhutanese beer: what you will be offered, what it tastes like, and how to say no politely.
Vegetarian and vegan food in Bhutan
Bhutan is easy for vegetarians and manageable for vegans. The dishes to order, what to watch for, and how we brief hotels and trek cooks.
Ema datshi: the national dish of Bhutan
Chillies and cheese, eaten with rice at almost every meal. What ema datshi is, how it is made, how hot it is, and how to order it as a visitor.
Bhutanese food culture: how Bhutan eats
Three meals of rice a day, a stove at the centre of the house, and a polite refusal before every second helping: the customs behind Bhutanese food.
Bhutan with children: a family travel guide
Why Bhutan works well for families, what children enjoy, how to pace the days, and what it costs to bring them.