Returning to Bhutan with a camera can be about far more than capturing its spectacular mountains, monasteries, festivals and traditional culture. For travel photographer and creative director Nuno Alves, Bhutan offers an opportunity to slow down, observe and become more present. His previous journey through the country taught him that the most meaningful photographs are often unplanned: a quiet exchange in a market, a monk passing through a doorway, prayer flags moving in the wind or a smile offered before the camera is raised. His approach is rooted in the belief that photography should be a way of giving, not simply taking—listening before photographing, connecting with people and recognising when it is better to keep the camera lowered. Photography, in this sense, becomes a practice of mindfulness, encouraging us to pause and pay attention in a world filled with distractions. This December, Alves will return to Bhutan to lead “Travel with Leica: Kingdom of Bhutan,” a seven-day photographic journey presented by Leica Singapore in collaboration with Druk Asia. From 10 to 16 December 2026, participants will travel through Thimphu, Punakha and Paro, experiencing the Druk Wangyel Tshechu, local markets, monasteries, Bhutanese cuisine and traditional arts, as well as the iconic climb to Taktsang Monastery, or Tiger’s Nest. Along the way, the journey will explore light, composition and visual storytelling while encouraging participants to photograph with greater curiosity, patience and respect. The result may be more than a collection of beautiful images; it may be a renewed way of seeing, connecting and experiencing the world.