POSTCARDS FROM BHUTAN
You would think that after two trips to Bhutan, I would know everything about her. But this majestic, multifaceted, and last standing Buddhist kingdom in the world continues to inspire and create new experiences that leave visitors such as myself yearning for more.
This latest trip was planned exclusively for taking the pre-wedding portraits of actors Jesseca Liu and Jeremy Chan for Her World Brides Luxe and Icon Weddings magazines.The priority: an album of romantic images that not only captured the stunning landscapes, but their joyful love and affection for each other as well.
The team and I travelled to new destinations in Paro, the gateway for visitors passing through the international airport, and Bumthang in central Bhutan. Our Druk Asia Bhutan Travel Specialists planned a busy itinerary that included visits to locations where centuries-old monasteries and temples towered magnificently against crystal blue skies, and mountain trails opened up onto spectacular views.
To make our trip truly unique, we stayed at the ultra-luxurious and beautiful Amankora Paro and Amankora Bumthang Lodges, each with its own dramatic natural backdrop. Here are tips to note if, like Jesseca and Jeremy, you’re planning your pre-wedding shoot in Bhutan.
KEEP CALM AND BREATHE DEEPLY
Eighty per cent of this sovereign nation lies more than 2,000m above sea level, making the air noticeably thinner, so it helps to take deeper breaths. In fact, your body may take a couple of days to acclimatise itself to the new altitude, so you might
