by Scott Coates Since launching the Nepal Grand Slam in October 2006 we’ve been lucky enough to travel the country far and wide. I’ve personally fallen in love with Nepal and maintain that if you like the outdoors there’s simply no better country to visit. Steeped in history, bordered by the world’s two most populous [...]
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SA Motorcycle Diaries: Isaan Survey – May 15–19, 2009
May 22nd, 2009 
Daniel Fraser by Daniel Fraser I escaped from the office for several days on a whirlwind exploration of Isaan – and a few country bars – to survey routes and find hidden gems for a November motorcycle journey. Stepping out into a new region like this requires first-hand exploration by SA trip planners. We eat the food, [...]
Our Favorite Chiang Mai Hotels
May 10th, 2009 Daniel Fraser by Scott Coates & Daniel Fraser Chiang Mai while physically small in the minds of most travelers prior to visiting is in reality quite a sprawling area. Constantly on the move it offers a host of activities, attractions and lodgings, all helping to propel it onto the international travel scene. Known as the kingdom’s cultural [...]
Top Fives – Bangkok Hotels
May 1st, 2009 Daniel Fraser With a plethora of hotels in the ‘City of Angels’ it can sometimes be tough to separate the wheat from the chaff and make the best accommodation decision. That’s where we come in. Part of the added value that Smiling Albino brings to our guests is that we have personally visited every hotel we recommend, [...]
