The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has only been open to tourism for the past 50 years, intriguing outsiders with its proud traditions, preservation of nature and a utopian way of life. Hidden amid the towering peaks and lush valleys of the Himalayas, ancient monasteries and Buddhist temples are places of peaceful contemplation. In rural villages, farmers and yak herders share outlandish legends and colourful stories, often with a nostalgic or cheeky twinkle in their eyes.