Bhutan – the ‘Phallic’ Thunderbolt

Bhutan – the ‘Phallic’ Thunderbolt

BHUTAN The Divine Madman and his Phallic ‘Thunderbolt’!   Once upon a time (1455 – 1570 To be exact) there lived a monk called Drukpa Kuenley – an enlightened Buddhist master from Tibet who came to Bhutan to teach Buddhism to the local people. However, his...
A Message from Myanmar

A Message from Myanmar

MYANMAR Ongoing Uncertainty   Since our last newsletter the situation in Myanmar has not improved. While in February we were reporting on the colourful and creative demonstrations throughout the whole country, the  situation has somewhat darkened since then....
Thailand – Beach of Pigs

Thailand – Beach of Pigs

Featured image & above images: nothingliketheholidays.com THAILAND Beach of Pigs   Koh Mudsum is truly idyllic. This tiny island located south of Koh Samui is home to beautiful sandy beaches, crystal clear water, a vibrant reef teeming with fish, and . . . ...
Malaysia’s Secret Sandbank

Malaysia’s Secret Sandbank

Images: skymirrormalaysia.org MALAYSIA The Secret Sandbank   Known as the ‘Mirror of the Sky’, Kuala Selangor Beach located off the Kuala Selangor coastline is a mysterious sandbank or ‘island’ in the Straits of Malacca. This natural and...