Bhutan was on our bucket list for some time. East of Nepal, squished between China and India, it is a country of Gross National Happiness, Himalayan beauty, unspoiled forests, and most importantly for us it is a birder’s paradise. In April/May of 2015 we joined Victor Emanuel Nature Tours for a 3+ week trip of a lifetime. Read all about it here!
One of the world’s most scenic train rides, glaciers that are protected by UNESCO, wilderness eco-lodges, gourmet feasts and the region’s distinct Pinot Noirs and Sauvignon Blancs … not to mention penguins! The South Island of New Zealand had it all. Read more about it!