Having the parents in town is a great reason to check off things on the ‘To Do’ list. Although I’ve lived in Bangkok for more than 12 years it’s somewhat surprising that I still have such a list, but that’s one of the terrific things about Bangkok – there’s always something new to experience. The [...]
Archive for February, 2012
Talad Khlong Lad Mayom: A Unique Bangkok Market
February 28th, 2012 
Scott Coates 
Posted in Thailand 
Tags: Culture, Floating markets, Food, Markets, Shopping, Thai Food, Transport 
1 Comment »48 hours in Phnom Penh
February 22nd, 2012 admin Founded in 1372 and capital of Cambodia since 1866, Phnom Penh is the main gateway to the Kingdom of Cambodia: a sprawling metropolis that is both chaotic and charming, quickly developing yet still quite downtrodden. Bustling with activity, Phnom Penh is a city on the move: never the same to visit twice, even if you [...]
Posted in Cambodia Tags: Bars-Pubs, Cambodian Food, Family, Markets, Nightlife, Phnom Penh, Shopping, Temples No Comments »Planet Asia Podcast: Boutique Hotels in Cambodia
February 16th, 2012 admin Cambodia is one of the hottest holiday destinations in southeast Asia. Growing by leaps and bounds in recent years, Cambodia now offers some of the most charming small, luxury hotels and charming guesthouses in the region. In this week’s Planet Asia Podcast, Smiling Albino Co-founder Scott Coates chats with hotelier Alexi Suremain about unique boutique [...]
Albino Smiles – February 2012/2555
February 13th, 2012 Scott Coates Three of four New Year’s celebrations behind us (Western, Chinese, and Vietnamese), Smiling Albino is looking forward to the months leading up to Songkran, the Thai New Year in April. In the meantime, we’re proud to announce a new fundraising program in Cambodia and welcome a new branch of one of our favorite hotels in [...]
Chiang Mai vs. Chiang Rai
February 10th, 2012 admin Should I travel to Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai? Most travelers to Thailand have heard of Chiang Mai; fewer have heard of its northern neighbor Chiang Rai. Each of Thailand’s 76 provinces has a capital city of the same name, so Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai are both provinces and urban centers. So even those [...]
