The Lantern
Farewell Bhutan, You’ve Taught Me…
As our incredible journey neared its end, we posed another writing prompt to the group to ponder while moving throughout our final day in the Kingdom. While we hiked a
One Foot in Front of the Other.
Today was truly an eye-opening adventure. We had the privilege of climbing to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), a destination so rare that less than 0.001% of the world will ever
Getting Closer
Slow days. Today was supposed to be one, yet it seems like in Bhutan no day can be a slow day, when there is so much to soak in. From
The Halfway Point: Lifetime Experiences to Remember
It was a little easier to wake up today. Our bodies have finally begun to slowly adapt to the changing environment around us. Today, just like any day, we embarked
Seeing Gratitude Through A Different Lens
Today marks our 4th day in Bhutan, and it seems right to attempt to put down some words to describe the emotions that we have been experiencing. This evening, after
The Ripple of a Smile
I toyed with the title of this article for some time—should it be the quiet superpower hidden in plain sight or the unspoken language that connects us all? Maybe even
Seek Adventure, New Perspectives & Beauty in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
People always ask me, Why Bhutan? There are several reasons why we continue to return to Bhutan, yet the main driving force is because we believe that Bhutan’s palpable, calm
The Wayfinder – Thinking Differently About Mentorship and Finding Your Path.
We all love to follow a trail. Not just a physical trail, but rather any path that allows the opportunity to venture into new terrain, experience something different, feel new
The Growth Zone: My Visit to Branksome Hall Asia, Jeju, South Korea
Flying over the volcanic mountains, sandy beaches, patchwork of farmers’ fields, and orange orchards was surreal. I wondered how the Branksome Hall Asia (BHA) students felt when they flew into Toronto, Canada. Before
The Mountains and the Library – Fostering an Enduring Imagination
One of the schools we work with to for our student learning exchange between the Bhutanese and Canadian students experienced a fire on their property
The Small Things Matter – Travel With Us
I recently listened to a podcast where the host discussed their Buddhist upbringing, emphasizing the significance of rituals and care. They pointed out the custom of removing shoes when entering
Reflections on the School Exchange – Part 1
Students participated in an exchange with the students from Uygen Academy in Punakha. They had the opportunity to take part in the daily activities of the school, attend classes, participate