From River Valley to Crane Country.  Gangtey Bhutan

It’s Day 03 of our ride, and we’ve still not hit the halfway mark. The journey through Bhutan is slower than expected—but not in a bad way. Everyday brings new experiences and memories to keep for a long time.  We rolled out of Punakha early this morning, reluctantly packing up after an indulgent night at our resort….

The Last Shangri-La and Its Sacred Climb. Paro Bhutan

There are airport landings—and then there’s Paro. Nestled in a narrow valley flanked by towering Himalayan ridges, Paro International Airport is one of the most dangerous and visually spectacular runways in the world. Only eight specially trained pilots are certified to land here, navigating between 5,500-meter peaks using only visual guidance. No autopilot. No instrument landing system. Just raw skill…