Summer in Thimphu means monsoon, and monsoon means rain, coming and going, cooling the air. We don't use air conditioning here. We don't need to. But we need umbrellas and rain jackets. The clouds drift white and low over the mountains some days, and I feel sealed in, held, like the valley has pulled a blanket up over itself. It satisfies. Everything turns green and stays green, lush in a way that feels aggressive by midsummer. The willow tree at the bottom of our road seems

The world desperately needs stories and that creativity makes us see the world in new ways. A narrative thread will save us. Over the years I’ve hosted tours to Bhutan for people who, like me, are drawn to this peaceful, magical place. Nestled deep in the Himalayas, Bhutan is where mountains rise like ancient guardians over timeless valleys. The people are hardworking, happy, and kind. Everything here feels calming and deeply grounding, just as it did when I first set foot in

My husband Phurba Namgay is having a big show of his art at the National Museum of Bhutan in Paro, September through November, 2025....