by eandl | Jun 24, 2025 | Food & Drink, International Travel, Travel
The drive from Gangtey to Punakha was similar, scenery-wise, to the previous day and as it was only about 2 hours, we took a more leisurely pace, stopping for more waterfalls and macaque photos. We even saw a yellow-throated marten! As we got closer to Punakha the...
by eandl | Jun 23, 2025 | Food & Drink, International Travel, Travel
Day four featured a multiple hour drive with several stops along the way. From our overnight in Jakar, we started west, heading up in elevation until we eventually hit 3400m in the Yuto La Pass. The air was definitely thinner and chillier up here! There were some...
by eandl | Jun 12, 2025 | International Travel, Travel
About 10 years ago I saw a trip report about Bhutan and I’ve been fascinated ever since. With remote monasteries, mountain vistas, and lots of wildlife, it ticked a lot of photogenic boxes. Visiting has long been pricey since the country charges a per-day SDF...
by eandl | May 6, 2024 | Food & Drink, International Travel, Travel
Our one full day in Madrid was all about tennis! The morning security line was long, but moved relatively quickly. Staff was very strict on no water bottles and we saw a growing pile of fancy containers near the gate entrance. Two security guards had a conversation...
by eandl | May 3, 2024 | Food & Drink, International Travel, Travel
Our train ride back to Madrid from Valencia was uneventful, but the Chamartin station was quite busy on Sunday, so topping up our Madrid metro card with a 10-ride pass took longer than expected given the queue for the machines. Once our tickets were sorted out the...