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 .
Journalist spent a year looking for the world 's happiest countries . Eric Weiner : Bhutan is probably the closest thing on Earth to Shangri-La . He marvels at the creativity and `` coziness '' of Iceland . Self-described `` grump : '' chocolate contributes to happiness in Switzerland .