Episode 1

Michael's attempt to meet the King of Bhutan

Guest: Michael Bervell

In this episode of One Off Travel Stories, host Andrew welcomes Michael Bervell to the show. An accomplished entrepreneur, angel investor, and author, Michael shares a captivating travel story from his recent trip to Bhutan. He discusses the fascinating concept of Gross National Happiness, Bhutan's unique cultural preservation efforts, and of course his one off story that involves the King of Bhutan. Tune in for an engaging conversation about Bhutan's breathtaking landscapes, cultural richness, and Michael's personal experiences.

Topics Covered:

  1. Introduction to Michael
  2. Harvard Business School Treks
  3. Bhutan: The Land of Gross National Happiness
  4. Traveling to Bhutan
  5. Experiencing Bhutan
  6. Unexpected Surprises
  7. Conclusion

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Andrew Tawaststjerna

Andrew Tawaststjerna is an experienced traveler with a deep-rooted passion for learning about new cultures. He is from Toronto, Canada, and has lived in France, Switzerland, Singapore, and the USA. He has led volunteering projects in Ecuador, with Fundación Ecuador Volunteer, and in Zambia and Namibia with Microsoft's Africa Transformation Office. Through work, studying, volunteering, and exploring he has had the opportunity to visit over 65 countries and has made some amazing friends along the way.