Buckingham Palace in London has been in the headlines over the past two weeks. This is thanks to the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. The monarch is celebrating 70 years on the throne. Events beamed worldwide included a jubilee concert featuring Diana Ross,...
Posts Tagged with Tibet
Landlocked Tibet is home to some of the highest peaks on the planet along with spectacular high-altitude lakes and some of the most dramatic scenery you’ll ever encounter. Add to this a rich history and strong Buddhist traditions and it’s little surprise that the “roof of the world” continues to enthral travellers from around the globe.
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The 5 Best Destinations for a Wellness Break (6 minute read)
A wellness break brings about improvements to your physical or mental health, and often both. This may take the form of goal-oriented breaks such as detox or rehabilitation. Or, it may simply be an excuse to get away and completely relax for a few days. For some people, rehabilitation...
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The Reality of Visiting Tibet as a Traveller (6 minute read)
Dubbed the ‘roof of the world’ and considered the original Shangri-La, the mystical land of Tibet holds a potent draw over travellers looking to delve into Buddhist spirituality and long-held traditions. No doubt cemented in the minds of western travellers thanks to the Hollywood film Seven Years in Tibet,...
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Top 10 places to visit in Nepal & Tibet
The snow-capped mountains, time-worn temples and the Buddhist stupas of Nepal and Tibet never fail to inspire and ignite the imagination. For hundreds of years the Tibetan plateau was isolated from the rest of the world and shrouded in mystery, but today it is open to visitors and ripe...