Marina Abramovic gets analyzed at the Rubin Museum of Art Nov 18, 2009
The paintings, pictorial textiles, and sculptures are drawn from cultures that touch upon the 1,800 mile arc of mountains that extends from Afghanistan in the northwest to Myanmar (Burma) in the southeast and includes Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia, and Bhutan. The larger Himalayan cultural sphere, determined by significant cultural exchange over millennia, includes Iran, India, China, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Nail-biting landings andharrowing takeoffs Oct 27, 2009
Its 10:45 a.m. on a cloudy day, and the crew of Druk Air flight KB205 is preparing to land at their home airport of Paro, Bhutan ... While Bhutan is the most extreme example only eight pilots in the world are qualified to fly into Paro a number of the worlds airports, from St. Maarten in the Caribbean to Madeira Airport in Funchal, can present challenges for pilots. (MSNBC -- Travel)
'From Burkina Faso to Djibouti, NRIs are everywhere' Oct 9, 2009
It is only in North Korea, Pakistan and Bhutan that not a single NRI is to be found ... Experts also point out that, if People of Indian Origin (PIOs) a term for citizens of other countries who have an Indian ancestry are included, then both Pakistan and Bhutan would also find it difficult to shake off the Indian links to their populations ... But not a single NRI is to be found in North Korea, Pakistan and Bhutan. (India Times, India)
JanSport founder shows film Oct 7, 2009
The film, along with the personal photos Yowell showed after, also depicted a lifetime of travel throughout the world to places including Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal. "I travel 130 days out of the year," Yowell said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
5 dead as strong quake rocks Bhutan Sep 22, 2009
At least 8 dead as quake rocks Bhutan - CNN.com ... At least 8 dead as quake rocks Bhutan ... At least 8 die as strong earthquake rocks Asian kingdom of Bhutan. (CNN -- World)
ITBP jawans injured in China border shootout Sep 15, 2009
"It seems, somewhere we have lost involvement.'' Indian troops on the LAC have even sighted Chinese grazers and fishermen crossing over and pushed them back, say sources. Bhutan, too, faces the same problem. People from Tibet cross over in search of medicinal herbs. According to Army sources, there is no PLA build-up across the border, but what worries the Indian top brass is the definite edge the Chinese have in terms of infrastructure, particularly road communication. Because of this, they can... (India Times, India)
Himalayan challenge of climate change Aug 31, 2009
The Himalayan range stretches 2,400 kilometers (1,488 miles) across Bhutan, China, India, Nepal and Pakistan. Copenhagen Conference. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The changing face of Utica Aug 30, 2009
Now, following a year when the number of refugees fell 20 percent below projections, the center is preparing for its newest group the Bhutanese. Refugee center officials aren t yet sure how many Bhutanese refugees will come here next year, but they think the group could grow in the Mohawk Valley in the next few years ... The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked nation in South Asia, located at the eastern end of the Himalaya Mountains. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
* Himalayan nations to hold first climate talks Aug 29, 2009
Glaciers in the Himalayas, a 2,400km range that sweeps through Pakistan, India, China, Nepal and Bhutan, provide headwaters for Asias nine biggest rivers, a lifeline for the 1 ... In Nepal and Bhutan, the melting glaciers have formed vast lakes that threaten to burst, devastating communities downstream ... Some observers have expressed concern that India, which opposes binding carbon emission cuts, will drown out the voices of smaller countries such as Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh at the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Mandala: The Perfect Circle - Buddhist Cosmic Diagrams Come to Life Aug 24, 2009
The Rubin Museum of Art (RMA) houses an esteemed and wide-ranging collection of Himalayan art; the paintings, pictorial textiles, and sculptures are drawn from cultures that touch upon the 1,800 mile arc of mountains that extends from Afghanistan in the northwest to Myanmar (Burma) in the southeast and includes Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia, and Bhutan. With changing exhibitions and exciting events, RMA allows people of all ages and backgrounds to discover art from the far-away Himalayas conveniently... (AbsoluteArts.com)
Taj comes to Cape Town Aug 7, 2009
Its portfolio currently comprises some 80 hotels including 15 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, the Middle East, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and now South Africa. The 166-room Taj Cape Town offers selection of 11 room types. (iAfrica.com)
Jackson woman living life in retirement Jun 23, 2009
She is staying in shape for her next adventure, a trekking trip in Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet in December. She is very much alive and very organized. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Nine new incredible summer adventures Jun 16, 2009
Not surprisingly, the tigers have maintained a flawless recordthe feistiest feline, a male named Bhutan, usually wins in about a minute. 888/800-5447, adults $70, kids 3 to 9 $60. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Nine breathtaking summer thrills Jun 3, 2009
Not surprisingly, the tigers have maintained a flawless record -- the feistiest feline, a male named Bhutan, usually wins in about a minute. 888/800-5447, , adults $70, kids 3 to 9 $60. (CNN)
Wiring Shangri-La Jun 1, 2009
The Kingdom of Bhutan, squeezed between India and Chinese-occupied Tibet, has managed to remain apart from the rest of our globalized world, partly because of its naturally fortified position thousands of feet up on the edge of the great Himalayas, partly because of its laudable, courageous king s determination to preserve what he can of the harmonious, the delicate, and the defenseless ... He prohibits the wearing of jeans and other cargo-cult clothing (at least by day) and strives to keep mass... (The American Conservative)
Homes burnt in E Timor violence May 23, 2009
Country profile: Bhutan. Here comes the Freecycle bride. (Yahoo News -- East Timor)
Anniversary Travel Deals (Even If It's Not Yours) May 19, 2009
The outfit is taking $300 off the price of 30 different tours, including a nine-day hike through Ecuador's Andean Highlands along the Hacienda Trail ($3,598 per person); a seven-day gastronomic tour of medieval towns along the Italian Riviera ($3,648 per person); or a 10-day expedition through terraced fields, valleys and forests with views of the snow-capped Himalayas in Bhutan ($4,998 per person). 800-464-9255. (Time.com)
NYT: Bhutan calculates happiness May 8, 2009
NYT: Recalculating happiness in tiny Bhutan - The New York Times- msnbc ... Recalculating happiness in tiny Bhutan, literally ... Under Bhutan's new constitution, government programs must be judged by the happiness they produce, not by the economic benefits. (MSNBC -- International)
A woman traveling alone? The world can be your oyster, too Mar 15, 2009
"There are beggars and people selling stuff, like in India and even Bhutan, but I never make eye contact," says Gould. "And I take my hand and gesture like I'm a film director and do a 'cut.' The words I learn in every language before I go are 'Go away.' ". (Boston Globe)
Reality stars join 'Dancing' Mar 11, 2009
For his special, Fox visits the Himalayan nation of Bhutan, which he says is unusually committed to the well-being of its citizens. "Michael J. Fox: Adventures of an Incurable Optimist" airs on May 7. (Erie Times-News, PA)
