Local Bhutanese Village Food and Beautiful Hike in Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan (Day 16)
video description
Date: 2019-08-19
Related videos
Comments and reviews: 10
wpl
This series reminds me of the book Lost Horizon by James Hilton. In that story, a British diplomat is in a plane flying out of India that is hijacked and flown towards Tibet and crashes. He survives along with 3 others and they seek shelter in a Lamasery high up in the mountains. It is called Shangri La. Shangri La is supposed to be a sanctuary where all that is good and right in the world would survive an oncoming war of death and destruction from the skies. After that war was over the good things in life preserved by the Lamasery would be brought back to the world to provide relief from the emotional and physical exhaustion of the war. Thus too this series on Bhutan provides emotional relief from our daily 24-7 world of exhausting news and upsets. Yes the food is familiar and similar. Yes the serene scenery is similar. The people and buildings look similar. The point is to get lost in this world for awhile. To escape the madness we are bombarded with daily. That is what I am doing and I hope other people are getting the same thing.
reply
This series reminds me of the book Lost Horizon by James Hilton. In that story, a British diplomat is in a plane flying out of India that is hijacked and flown towards Tibet and crashes. He survives along with 3 others and they seek shelter in a Lamasery high up in the mountains. It is called Shangri La. Shangri La is supposed to be a sanctuary where all that is good and right in the world would survive an oncoming war of death and destruction from the skies. After that war was over the good things in life preserved by the Lamasery would be brought back to the world to provide relief from the emotional and physical exhaustion of the war. Thus too this series on Bhutan provides emotional relief from our daily 24-7 world of exhausting news and upsets. Yes the food is familiar and similar. Yes the serene scenery is similar. The people and buildings look similar. The point is to get lost in this world for awhile. To escape the madness we are bombarded with daily. That is what I am doing and I hope other people are getting the same thing.
reply
Siargao2018 Pilipinas
When Mark and Ying visits a country, they do the road less traveled and immerse themselves in the culture, traditions and food of the locals. this is how the people of Bhutan eats, that is whats available in their villages, home grown veggies, free range animals, and tons of cheese and chilles, they cook and eat what is available to them. Organic not fast food, no preservatives, no process foods, no can foods, no hotdogs, no Mcdonalds. Do not compare western foods to the food in Bhutan. if you dont like their food, then dont go there, go to Europe or any country you want to visit where you can eat all the food you want. this is Mark's vlog--his food and travel vlog, he can go where he wants to go and eat what he wants to eat. thats what makes his videos unique. you want to see other countries and eat the food you want to eat? then do your own vlog and feature your own travels. PEACE
reply
When Mark and Ying visits a country, they do the road less traveled and immerse themselves in the culture, traditions and food of the locals. this is how the people of Bhutan eats, that is whats available in their villages, home grown veggies, free range animals, and tons of cheese and chilles, they cook and eat what is available to them. Organic not fast food, no preservatives, no process foods, no can foods, no hotdogs, no Mcdonalds. Do not compare western foods to the food in Bhutan. if you dont like their food, then dont go there, go to Europe or any country you want to visit where you can eat all the food you want. this is Mark's vlog--his food and travel vlog, he can go where he wants to go and eat what he wants to eat. thats what makes his videos unique. you want to see other countries and eat the food you want to eat? then do your own vlog and feature your own travels. PEACE
reply
1313sp
To all the people who are saying they are bored with this series, why don't you just stop watching then? Problem solved, you're welcomeAnd to the people who are saying that Bhutan is beautiful but the food is boring and repetitive. food IS a very big part of any culture so to insult their food IS the same as insulting their culture. Not every place around the world has the same flavors, variety and ingredients as another. that's what makes cultures unique and marvelous to experience. Clearly this IS the variety of food available in Bhutan, and lovingly made by the people there who are known to be some of the happiest around the world. Mark is showing what's authentically Bhutanese cuisine. To keep demanding more sounds like you want to impinge your unfair expectations and judgement onto the Bhutanese culture. I find that really sad and disturbing.
reply
To all the people who are saying they are bored with this series, why don't you just stop watching then? Problem solved, you're welcomeAnd to the people who are saying that Bhutan is beautiful but the food is boring and repetitive. food IS a very big part of any culture so to insult their food IS the same as insulting their culture. Not every place around the world has the same flavors, variety and ingredients as another. that's what makes cultures unique and marvelous to experience. Clearly this IS the variety of food available in Bhutan, and lovingly made by the people there who are known to be some of the happiest around the world. Mark is showing what's authentically Bhutanese cuisine. To keep demanding more sounds like you want to impinge your unfair expectations and judgement onto the Bhutanese culture. I find that really sad and disturbing.
reply
Maria Galloway
Love that food and the people are wonderful the land is so beautiful would love to spend time on a farm there rather than a hotel so much peace there, thank you Mark and Ying xxx I do have a comment for those who are putting the food down, most people there do not have much in the way of being able to grow food on a harsh land you complain that the food is boring but I find from what I have seen is that the food looks wholesome and very tasty their culture is beautiful and the people seem so respectful of others ad give what they have to feed others. Please don't disrespect them because the food is not to your liking or it looks the same and it may look the same but the taste is different in each house. Try to understand where they live and their culture.
reply
Love that food and the people are wonderful the land is so beautiful would love to spend time on a farm there rather than a hotel so much peace there, thank you Mark and Ying xxx I do have a comment for those who are putting the food down, most people there do not have much in the way of being able to grow food on a harsh land you complain that the food is boring but I find from what I have seen is that the food looks wholesome and very tasty their culture is beautiful and the people seem so respectful of others ad give what they have to feed others. Please don't disrespect them because the food is not to your liking or it looks the same and it may look the same but the taste is different in each house. Try to understand where they live and their culture.
reply
Tiffany Felkner
I am loving this Bhutanese series. I love that your not staying in hotels all the time and that you are being immersed in the people, their homes, their culture and their cooking. I do see common dishes but it appears every home makes there food with love and slightly different. Just like if you told two chefs to cook something and gave them the same ingredients, each would make something different yet the same. There aren't conveniences of stores on every corner to supply food variety and refrigeration is not available in moat rural homes. The Bhutanese are eating what they can grow and preserve and making flavorful food at the same time. I know my mouth stills waters, even if I have seen the dish before, so they are doing something very remarkable.
reply
I am loving this Bhutanese series. I love that your not staying in hotels all the time and that you are being immersed in the people, their homes, their culture and their cooking. I do see common dishes but it appears every home makes there food with love and slightly different. Just like if you told two chefs to cook something and gave them the same ingredients, each would make something different yet the same. There aren't conveniences of stores on every corner to supply food variety and refrigeration is not available in moat rural homes. The Bhutanese are eating what they can grow and preserve and making flavorful food at the same time. I know my mouth stills waters, even if I have seen the dish before, so they are doing something very remarkable.
reply
Chaise Pomme
Great series on Bhutan. As always, an exploration of a culture's food is a doorway into its history and its development. What is in store for this country that appears to be holding on to its traditional way of life and yet as a result of opening its doors to trade and tourism looks like it has pretty well caught up with the rest of the modern world. These videos were done during a visit two years ago. I wonder if Mark went back in a year or two, what kind of changes he would find in the city/town centres and in the farmhouses where he's stayed.
reply
Great series on Bhutan. As always, an exploration of a culture's food is a doorway into its history and its development. What is in store for this country that appears to be holding on to its traditional way of life and yet as a result of opening its doors to trade and tourism looks like it has pretty well caught up with the rest of the modern world. These videos were done during a visit two years ago. I wonder if Mark went back in a year or two, what kind of changes he would find in the city/town centres and in the farmhouses where he's stayed.
reply
Rigzin Dolkar
Bhutan famous red rice, cheese, I love Bhutan's unique, original food and not mixed up with other countries because now a days many countries create their own version food by using spices from other countries but Bhutan's food is so original and unique and uses it own spices grown in Bhutan, that is why Bhutan's food is so unique and authentic.
reply
Bhutan famous red rice, cheese, I love Bhutan's unique, original food and not mixed up with other countries because now a days many countries create their own version food by using spices from other countries but Bhutan's food is so original and unique and uses it own spices grown in Bhutan, that is why Bhutan's food is so unique and authentic.
reply
Chetan Vasudev
Hi there mark: ) I have been watching your videos for some time now and I feel you are one of the best food vloggers on YouTube ( along with food Ranger. The food you try from around the world is truly amazing and you are living the dream. I hope to do what you are doing now some day. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming. Cheers.
reply
Hi there mark: ) I have been watching your videos for some time now and I feel you are one of the best food vloggers on YouTube ( along with food Ranger. The food you try from around the world is truly amazing and you are living the dream. I hope to do what you are doing now some day. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming. Cheers.
reply
Abdullah Fahim
Absolutely a lovely and unique country. I guess the GNH is really working in Bhutan. I see even everyday people have enough for a good life. To any Bhutanese in here, I have great respect for your King Jigme Khesar Wangchuck. God bless you guys. From your Bangladeshi friend and neighbor.
reply
Absolutely a lovely and unique country. I guess the GNH is really working in Bhutan. I see even everyday people have enough for a good life. To any Bhutanese in here, I have great respect for your King Jigme Khesar Wangchuck. God bless you guys. From your Bangladeshi friend and neighbor.
reply
Riv Vin
All the whining complainers. SERIOUSLY, DID SOMEONE HOLD A GUN TO YOUR HEAD TO WATCH? He did say it was a series for so many days and episodes. Don't like it, come back when it's over I for one like the food although I am more interest in the landscape, people and culture.
reply
All the whining complainers. SERIOUSLY, DID SOMEONE HOLD A GUN TO YOUR HEAD TO WATCH? He did say it was a series for so many days and episodes. Don't like it, come back when it's over I for one like the food although I am more interest in the landscape, people and culture.
reply
Add a review, comment
Other channel videos
