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Changing Hearts and Minds on Elephants

We’ve all seen ideas change, traditions fall out of favor, and norms shift to the left or right, usually as a response to changing cultural or societal norms. As an example, it’s sometimes difficult to watch movies or read literature from decades past and not cringe a little bit at what we now deem as […]

Culture vs Adventure: The Difference Between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai

Culture vs Adventure: The Difference Between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai 12 July 2020 Thailand’s two famous northern cities sound similar, but are actually quiet different. It’s very possible to love both equally, but for wholly dissimilar reasons. Family Dynamics Ah, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai—two destinations that sound so similar yet offer such delightfully […]

5 Unsuspecting Treasures in Asia

Asia is full of unique experiences, festivals, cultures and historical sites that it is difficult to pick which countries to visit and what sights to see. We’ll attempt to select our  Smiling Albino five unsuspecting treasure travel spots, in the part of the world that we call home. We’ve had 15 years to explore and discover the mystical […]