Clik here to view.
A Tsechu Market in Bumthang, Bhutan
This WanderShopper never seems to do anything in moderation. “Go big or go home” has been one of my rules for living and it was definitely in effect for my first visit to Bhutan a few years ago. I had...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Win a $100 Novica Gift Certificate and Holla for your Mala!
Prayer beads are used in many religions throughout the world. In Catholicism, they are called rosary beads. Buddhists and Hindus refer to them as mala or jap mala. The purpose of a set of prayer beads...
View ArticleClik here to view.
WanderShopper At Home: Blizzard Edition
As I dug out from the great blizzard of 2013, I couldn’t help but pause and notice how pretty treasures around my yard looked with a good dose of snow. Most of the moments weren’t accidents either. As...
View ArticleClik here to view.
If Bhutan Hosted Fashion Week…..
Yesterday was the finale of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York. Twice a year, the best and brightest designers gather to show their lines to celebrities, stylists, buyers and the interested...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Around the world today, many cultures and countries are celebrating International Women’s Day. Started in the United States in response to the oppression and inequality women were experiencing, a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Framing Travel Art for Your Globally Chic Home
Everyone can have a globally chic home by framing travel art purchases once they get back. While I am out wandering the globe, I keep my eyes open for artwork that represents the area I’m visiting....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Souvenir Spotlight: Prayer Flags
Prayer flags are a popular souvenir choices for travelers to Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet or northern India. Closely associated with Tibetan Buddhism, prayer flags may have had their earliest origins in Bon...
View ArticleClik here to view.
In Bhutan Weaving Traditions Are Preserved
When you are traveling in Bhutan, weaving traditions will be something you will want to learn more about as it reflects a centuries-old practice. The clothing worn by both women and men in Bhutan is...
View Article