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A guide’s explanation of the “Thuenpa Puenzhi” and German tourists’ mnemonic reflex to “Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten”

Many years ago, a group of German guests touring with me in Bhutan were pleasantly surprised when I was explaining…

Types of tourist guides you will encounter in the Himalayas

Backpacking is fun. However, you will never understand the value of a guided tour until you have taken one. The…

Himalayan Buddhism made simple for non-Buddhists: Iconography

Buddhism is practiced by the majority of South Asian countries, but Buddhism in the Himalayas has a distinct vibe that…

Was deutschsprachige Gäste über diese Himalaya-Reiseziele wissen müssen

In meinem achten Jahr als professioneller deutschsprachiger Reiseleiter habe ich deutschsprachige Gäste in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Ladakh und Bhutan begleitet. Interessanterweise…

12 mountain delicacies that you must try in the Himalayas

One of the dominant elements that bridges travel memories to a place is food. Once upon a time, Western foods…

How to make the best holidays in the Himalayas with your travel style

An English friend once told me, “Vishal, next month my wife and I are going on a cruise to the…