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...
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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.
Too Far West is East
As video technology continues to advance every day there are numerous ways film makers can edit their shots to make them appear more vibrant, more impressive and more out of the ordinary. But sometimes there’s nothing better than the simplicity of old-school footage, and that’s the case with this week’s...
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...