"It’s been over a year and I miss everything (of course most of all, my family), but Bhutan is definitely on my list. I have wanted to do a trek there for years. It is still so untouched, both culturally and environmentally, and it focuses on that continued preservation. Everything about it has mythic proportions, from the people—known as some of the happiest on Earth—to the Himalayas and how the Bhutanese refer to their homeland as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon”."

Where I'll Stay: "Friends of ours are opening a bed and breakfast in Bhutan where there will be daily treks and hikes. There is also Gangtey Lodge and..."

"...and several Aman locations where you can trek during the day and stay at different lodges every night. The entire day is spent hiking and walking countryside roads or up through mountain paths."

"I definitely want to experience one of Bhutan’s sacred masked festivals, like Thimphu Tschechu; it's all about incredible gatherings, folk dances, and deep traditions."

"And the iconic Tiger’s Nest monastery is on our list. Iconic because it is built into the mountain; it just appears as you are hiking."