Arrived in LA
Dragons Administration, Instructor
The group arrived safely in LA this morning and students are awaiting onward flights or en route home! Wishing everyone a happy reunion with family and friends!...Read More
Bhutan: Happiness in the Himalayas
Throughout the day, clouds fall lower in the sky
Students, Participant
Yak of the Week
Dear Parents and Friends of Bhutan Dragons, At the end of the course, we like to ask our students a few questions about their experience. Below you will find their anonymous answers. As you will see, they have been changed in ways both big and......Read More
Students Leaving Nepal
Instructors, Instructor
After bittersweet goodbyes and some very sweet chocolate cake in honor of Matt’s birthday, the Bhutan students have gone through security and are waiting to board their flight!...Read More
International Group Return Flight Information
Carin, Dragons Admin
Dear Families & Friends, It is hard to believe that almost four weeks have passed since your student embarked on this incredible adventure! It won’t be long until students will be boarding their planes back home. We are sure you are anxiously......Read More
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAIF!
Whole Group, Participant
We celebrated Raif’s birthday today in Kathmandu 🙂 Happy birthday Raif!...Read More
Tiger’s Nest
Instructor Team, Instructor
We climbed Tiger’s Nest yesterday and it was amazing!!!...Read More
Environmental Awareness Day
Raif Wexler & Jack Holmgren, Participant
For the past several days we have been developing our independence skills through planning themes and activities during our trek and stay at UWICER. Today was environmentally themed with a focus on Bhutan’s unique ecosystems and was hosted by......Read More
Piyush Rap
Students, Participant
Day 3 of our hike was dedicated to Piyush, the water purifier we have been using on course. Matthew and Jordon sources lyrics from the student group and compiled them into the following rap… mmm yeah it’s another lil yoosh rap, tap water......Read More
Trek Day 2: Happiness
Ava Frankel & Delaney Bashaw, Participant
Today’s theme was happiness! We shared jokes and riddles on the trail, at mints & snacks, played games, and did our best to be happy on a long trek. When we finally got to camp, we took some time to make a list of the things that make us happy......Read More
Trek Day 1
Juna Pfeifer, Participant
We have now finished our first day on trek and are roasting individually wrapped marshmallows over a bonfire. Thousands of miles away from home, I have come to appreciate the little things that push me through the day. In the midst of a massive......Read More
Photos from our trek
Instructor Team, Instructor
Hiking in Tang valley and hanging prayer flags at the pass at 11,700ft...Read More
Trekking update
Instructor Team, Participant
Just a quick photo of our group on trek. We reached the first camp about lunch time, set up camp and are now resting up for the big pass day tomorrow. All students are doing well. We will send another longer Yak tomorrow....Read More
Our Village Homestay
Instructor Team, Participant
“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” – Maya Angelou On our......Read More
To My Homestay Sister
Jack Holmgrem, Participant
*Note given to my homestay sister* Thank you. Though at first I did not recognize all that you do, I now appreciate your kindness and hospitality. I wish I could have done more to show my appreciation, whether that be cooking more meals or washing......Read More
Village Homestay
Matthew Akin, Participant
As soon as I arrived, I felt right at home. My family treated us like royalty. I always feel so guilty watching them serve us, wash our dishes, etc. If we try to intervene and help they never oblige. That is part of the beauty of the village life......Read More