Monthly Archives: September 2015

Tibet – September 13-21 The “roof of the world” promises breathtaking high-altitude scenery, awe-inspiring monasteries, epic road trips and a unique Himalayan culture that remains vibrant after a half-century of assault and repression. The color, humour and religious devotion of … Continue reading →

By the end of my 2024 travel, I had visited every country with a Buddhist heritage. I don’t miss many Buddhist sites. This is the order in which I saw them, not any preference. NEPAL BOUDHANATH, Kathmandu – one of … Continue reading →

Xinjiang – September 5-12 and 22-30. This is China’s far-flung and restive western frontier, at odds with Beijing since time immemorial. But these cultural differences between the two are what make this province so attractive to travellers. Central Asian culture … Continue reading →