BHUTAN
To demonstrate my sophistication and superior taste, I bought myself the “Book of Nothing”. A man-about-town had to be owning something funky and groovy…
YESHEY DORJI
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The portrait of a Nepali-Bhutanese family, escaping from the world’s happiest nation.
DEEPAK ADHIKARI
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As the Buddhist kingdom ushers in a new era of development, it faces the challenge of keeping its traditional architecture sustainable, beautiful and sacred.
SONAM TOGBAY
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Of the 8.8 million refugees in the world, about half are right here in Asia.
DAN-CHYI CHUA
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Contrary to its penal code, the Bhutanese mindset is open when it comes to gays and lesbians, who have the freedom to do as they wish.
SONAM ONGMO
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In truth, I am unnerved by the fact that a girl can discuss the male organ with a male with such candour and directness.
YESHEY DORJI
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You too can attain the aura of the well-versed traveler, by dishing out these bite-sized “facts” at tedious cocktails. Best served quickly.
CLARISSA TAN
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Nestled in the Himalayas, the Kingdom of Bhutan is one of the last unspoiled refuges of our time. It’s so beautiful, we are lulled into imagining it is God’s gift to tourists. The picturesque mountains and valleys are there to calm our senses; the ever-smiling people to populate our photographs.
ALEX AU
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