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Find Out Why Ema Datshi is Beloved in Bhutanese Cuisine

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When thinking about great food dishes, an Ema Datshi recipe and Bhutanese cuisine don’t really roll off the tongue. But this cheese chili recipe is full of surprises. What is famous Bhutanese food? Let’s be honest, there isn’t a lot known about Bhutanese cuisine. After all, Bhutan has only just opened its doors to the world in the last few decades. So, if you enjoy discovering new food options, Bhutan’s cheese chili recipe might just be for you. Ema Datshi, … Read More

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What is Red Rice and Why it is a Famous Food of Bhutan

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We all know rice is a staple throughout the world, but what is red rice? Here is the lowdown on organic red rice from Bhutan, as well as how to cook it. There are certainly health benefits of eating red rice. Red rice is a famous food of Bhutan. The organic, red rice Bhutan produces is of the highest quality. And Bhutan exports red rice to all parts of the world. And our simple recipe will make sure you are … Read More

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The Secret of Bhutan Happiness in the Kingdom of Bhutan

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Mysticism and history are two reasons the Kingdom of Bhutan is so unique. So how to balance progress and introduce reforms to modernize the country without destroying the culture of Bhutan is one of the challenges. And this is what makes a Bhutan visit so worthwhile. Bhutan, landlocked in the Eastern Himalayas, is remote which has allowed the culture of Bhutan to develop its own personality. So different to anywhere else we have traveled. Tourism in Bhutan is still in … Read More

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Introducing the Dragon Warmer Fruit Cocktail Recipe from Bhutan

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This fruit cocktail recipe might just be the surprise packet at your next party drinks or holiday cocktails event. Rum cocktails are ever popular, but here is one with a difference as you serve it warm. And of course, with a name like dragon warmer there is bound to be a story to it. And indeed there is. The mystical, Kingdom of Bhutan, high in the Himalayas, reveres the dragon. So much so, a dragon appears on the flag of … Read More

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See How the Culture of Bhutan Promotes Happiness for the Bhutanese

The Bhutanese are a happy race. And it is the culture of Bhutan which promotes this general feeling of happiness which pervades throughout the country. And the culture of Bhutan is something the government and the Royal Family work very hard at maintaining and improving. The Kingdom of Bhutan measures it success on Gross National Happiness rather than some dry, economist’s, money-centric view of success. It’s an alternative view and other countries are starting to take notice. Regardless of indexes, … Read More

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How to Enjoy your Travels in Central America

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Okay, you’ve booked your trip, you’re headed to Central America! One of the great things about Central America, and probably one of the reasons you’ve booked your vacation there, is the chance to explore another culture, see something new, and try some great foods. So remember, when you arrive there, chances are it will not be like “back home”- wherever that may be! Instead relax and enjoy your travels in Central America and appreciate the differences. Below, we have detailed … Read More