Yep, I've done it.
Ever since I was a nipper and my dad gave me 'Seven Years in Tibet' to read, I've always had a bit of a soft spot for the county/people.
If you want to read a true story (not watch the Pitt film, which didn't do anything for me IMO),
have a look here
Amazon.co.uk: seven years in tibet
Hard back copy available for 75p plus P&P (looks just like the one I read.. err, 30 years ago!)
I have read the book several times since.