As mentioned in the post, we were shocked to see so many tourists in Bhutan, far more than in similar countries. We also didn’t feel we received “high value” in terms of cost, at all, in terms of content, we thought it was good but not fantastic. I feel you haven’t actually read the post, I do explain all of this in full.

I’ll take Thailand any and every time! In BKK you don’t need a guide. In Chiang Mai you rent a motorbike and fly wherever you want. Do your research before leaving; you’ll have a blast!

Bhutan? Glad I read your post. To many preferable places. Why do people put up with those fees…

Yes, it was rather disappointing. It was mass tourism, tour groups, that’s never a good way to see a country. Travellers like me want to see the real country and way of life, enjoy real local food. It was as if we weren’t allowed to see that. After a lifetime of dreaming it was sad to see.