Himalayan Travel Diary
I arrived in Bhutan first, and within 24 hours, I had fallen in love with the country. This Buddhist kingdom was long closed to foreigners and even today refuses mass tourism. A $100 daily tax per person and the obligation to work with a local Bhutanese agency allow the country to protect itself from over-tourism.
Pamporovo, March 2025
Fourth edition of our winter retreat, and here we are once again in Pamporovo, nestled in the heart of the majestic Rhodope Mountains in southwestern Bulgaria. This resort, less crowded than its neighbors closer to Sofia, continues to offer a serene atmosphere and an ideal setting for a week combining sports and well-being.
Kerala – Shiva’s Journey
Just three weeks after a memorable first trip to Kerala, I found myself back in this enchanting region, this time accompanied by a group of 21 participants. Building on the success of the first journey – which you can read about on this page – I chose to make only a few adjustments while keeping a program that had already won everyone over: cultural visits, yoga sessions, classical dance performances, soothing massages, and delightful discoveries of local flavors.
Borovets, August 2022
Finally back in Bulgaria! We arrived last night in Sofia and this year, there are 18 of us for this summer workshop that consists of yoga and hiking. Most of the participants came along last year, either for the summer or the winter session. For this summer 2022 edition we head off to a different mountain range: after having discovered the Rhodopes in 2021, we will be spending a week in Rila, one of the three major mountain ranges in