by Tansuda | Jan 20, 2026 | January 2026, Nepal
nEPAL Calm in the Storm Up until the very last moment, everything in Nepal was running like clockwork… and then the monsoon decided to make a dramatic entrance. The evening before our guests were due to head to Dhulikhel, we received an urgent call from their hill...
by Tansuda | Jan 19, 2026 | China, January 2026
CHINA When Guests change plans One of our favorite “almost-oops” moments came from a last-minute, high-end booking where our consultant had just two days to design and confirm a rather epic journey. The guest arrived safely in China. Mission accomplished… right? Not...
by Tansuda | Jan 3, 2026 | January 2026, Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA Weathering the Storm We are pleased to say that Sri Lanka did not encounter any major service failures last year. However, we did face a significant challenge when Cyclone Ditwah swept across the island during the last week of November 2025. Cyclone Ditwah...
by Tansuda | Jan 2, 2026 | January 2026, Philippines
PHILIPPINES The Chicken that didn’t cross the road Every now and then, our clients remind us that traveling isn’t always about sunsets, crystal-clear waters or Instagram-perfect moments. Sometimes… it’s about chickens, dogs and very unexpected adventures on the...
by Tansuda | Jan 1, 2026 | Bhutan, January 2026
bhutan Ghosted by a Red Panda One of our most memorable “oops” moments of 2025 came from a solo traveler from the US who joined us on a dream journey through Nepal, Bhutan and India. Her wish list was long, thoughtful and wonderfully specific. But right at the top?...
