Journalist spent a year looking for the world 's happiest countries . Eric Weiner : Bhutan is probably the closest thing on Earth to Shangri-La . It has one of the lowest crime rates in the world, and it also has some of the most beautiful scenery you 'll ever see. Self-described `` grump : '' Weiner 's book has struck a chord , recently rising to the top 10 of The New York Times nonfiction best-seller list . chocolate contributes to happiness in Switzerland .
Journalist spent a year looking for the world 's happiest countries . Eric Weiner : Bhutan is probably the closest thing on Earth to Shangri-La . It has one of the lowest crime rates in the world, and it also has some of the most beautiful scenery you 'll ever see. Self-described `` grump : '' chocolate contributes to happiness in Switzerland .