Jullay! That is Ladakhi for hello, thank you and goodbye! Ladakh, India has always been at the heart and soul of Global family Travels, and is one of the most magical destinations we visit. This past summer I had that pleasure to lead a reconnaissance trip to Ladakh for two Seattle middle school teachers, and my two children and husband were fortunate to join us too. The teachers' trip was the beginning of a reciprocal exchange between the Seattle-based School and the Sidd

Over the holidays, our family had the incredible honor of joining His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama (HHDL) in inaugurating South India’s new prayer hall, Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. We are very grateful to have celebrated this auspicious occasion. In support of the monastery and HHDL’s messages of compassion, love and tolerance, we are inspired to share the story of this monastery and it’s significance in Tibetan Buddhism. The Tashi Lhunpo Monastery is seat to the second most impo