Stefanie Payne
Female
Washington, DC
United States
Profile Information:
- Are you connected to the tourism/travel/hospitality industries or travel media in any way? If so, please specify how (kindly include any relevant company names/Web sites!).
- Communications Analyst for Exploration Systems Development at NASA Headquarters. Freelance Travel Correspondent at Groupon. Publications: The Travel Channel, blogs for the National Geographic Society, The Wall Street Journal, IBTimes, BusinessInsider, The Daily Meal, CityRoom, JustLuxe and more. Member: International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association.
- On which destinations & travel topics can you advise members especially well?
- International and U.S. Travel, Solo Women Travel, Adventure Travel; The Balkans, Mongolia, Western Europe, Hawaii, North America, Mexico and South America.
- What destinations are you most interested in learning about?
- Off the beaten trail...
- Other travel / language expertise?
- English, some Spanish
Bhutan Home Expedition
Bhutan is paradise for photographers
Bhutan is paradise for photographers since most of the outsiders often compared as Switzerland, has beautiful snow clad mountains and vibrant landscape dotted with enchanting Buddhist temples and Gonpas (in centuries-old style), rugged dzongs and houses in traditional architectural design decorated with most elaborate paintings and sculptures of flying phallus. Taking photos of red-robed monks presiding over religious ceremonies like the consecration of new houses by invoking spirits from village homes, celebrating weddings and births. The overwhelming people retaining beautiful traditional costume making pilgrimages to monasteries to offer prayers and butter lamps offers outstanding photo taking experiences.
During Tshechu/Festivals you will inspire taking photos of rare spellbinding mask dances and rituals performed by monks in the courtyard of the Dzong filled with people wearing their finest clothes and unfold of a huge sacred religious Thangkha or "Thongdroel". This is truly a special photo trip because a journey will open your heart and mind to experience and understand Bhutan’s rich spiritual tradition with a unique photography experience.
For more information and reservations contact us at….
Bhutan Home Expeditions
Post Box: 1692 Olakha, Thimphu,
Bhutan Mobile: +975 17429959
Website: www.bhutanhomeexpeditions.com
E-mail address: info@bhutanhomeexpeditions.com
Skype ID: happybhutan
Feb 16, 2011
Farid ZAHIDI
Hello Stefanie;
How are you?
I am impressioned by your profile; how is life and activites?
I think we can do something together...............I am looking to hear from you
Best regards
travelinmorocco@gmail.com
Skype: travelinmorocco-
Jun 2, 2011
Maralyn D Hill
Great to see you in this group. I know you will like it.
Jan 19, 2012