The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is best known for its stunning landscapes and national happiness index. Lately it has earned a new reputation: crypto pioneer. Bhutan now boasts a stash of ...

With an economy hit hard by COVID, many Bhutanese have left for jobs abroad. Bhutan's government, which for years has prioritized Gross National Happiness, is now working to lure people back.

Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness, has seen 9% of its population leave in recent years. Now the king is launching a bold plan for a new city to create jobs and lure people back.

A new city pioneered by the King of Bhutan is aiming to draw young people back to the South Asian country.

Gelephu International Airport, to be built alongside a new “mindfulness city,” will be able to handle 123 flights a day, drastically increasing potential visitors numbers to the landlocked ...

A trip to the Himalayan kingdom — one of Travel + Leisure’s best places to go in 2025 — may take more planning, but it’s worth the added effort. You can explore stunning valleys and dramatic mountains ...

An astonishing 39.5% increase is seen in the population of snow leopards in Bhutan compared to the initial survey conducted in 2016.

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Despite Bhutan's reputation for putting happiness above GDP, its people work longer than anywhere else — an average of 54.4 hours a week, per the ILO.

Bhutan, population 800,000, is friendly with the U.S. but has no embassy here. It held its first parliamentary elections in 2008 and has long conducted foreign policy in coordination with its ally ...

Big cat population of Bhutan bounces back by 27 percent on Global Tiger Day Tigers are still at dire risk from poaching and habitat loss, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has warned despite the ...