Recently, while visiting my trusted scooter rental shop Mango Scooter Rental in Chiang Mai, a tourist asked me which scooter I would recommend for a combination of city and cross-country day trips. He was staring at a line-up of…
Thailand presents a fascinating paradox for foreign investors. On paper, it’s Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy: a dynamic hub for tourism and a target for massive foreign direct investment. Yet, for many, the story of its stock market has been…
When travelers picture Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, they often imagine: Rolling lavender fields Snow-dusted mountains and ski resorts Steaming bowls of miso ramen Yet hidden among these iconic images is one of Japan’s most beloved culinary secrets: Hokkaido milk…
The dream of retiring in Thailand is a powerful one: visions of warm weather, world-class beaches, and a lifestyle where your savings stretch further than you ever thought possible. But separating the online fantasy from financial reality is the…
Have you ever had a travel experience that completely caught you by surprise? A day that started with a shrug and ended with a gallery full of photos and a permanent smile? That was my Furnao day trip to…
Many visitors to Taiwan stick to the cities, completely missing the island’s raw, tropical beauty. Kenting, a gem at the southern tip, can be a tourist maze if you don’t know its secrets. But what if you could sidestep…
Imagine soft, white sands, swaying palm trees, and water so clear you can count your toes through it. Now, imagine experiencing all of that without jostling for space with throngs of tourists. That’s the beauty of Koh Samet, a…
Most travelers come to Chiang Mai for the golden temples of Doi Suthep or the chaotic energy of the Night Bazaars. And while those are iconic, they are just the surface. Hidden deep within the jungle, about an hour…
If Chiang Mai is the ancient soul of Northern Thailand, Chiang Rai is its wild, artistic imagination. Here, temples aren’t just places of worship; they are masterpieces of modern art that look like they were plucked from a fantasy…
There is a reason Hua Hin has long been the preferred retreat for Thai royalty—it offers a unique rhythm that you won’t find in the frantic streets of Bangkok. As you look ahead to your 2026 travels, I want…
