Songkran (Thai New Year) is over and done with and we had a top time hosting travelers in the region during this amazing festival. Everyone enjoyed the fun of water festivals that go along with the holiday and now we’re back to hosting trips dry and finding new ways to explore the best of Asia. [...]
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Full Service Trekking in Nepal
May 14th, 2012 
Scott Coates by Scott Coates Walking along a rocky dirt trail, I heard some chatter ahead and looked up from the path to see a group of children wearing tattered clothing, sitting on a rock on the edge of a dramatic drop, talking and playing. It was as if there was no impending precipice and they were [...]
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No Comments »Impressions of Luang Prabang Podcast
May 4th, 2012 Scott Coates After the New York Times listed Luang Prabang, Laos as one of the top spots to visit a few years ago it’s really been booming. Since that time travelers have been split on whether they love it or find it contrived. In this episode of Planet Asia Podcast, Smiling Albino co-founder Scott Coates and National [...]
Impressions of Bagan
April 30th, 2012 Scott Coates I’d been dying to get to Bagan, Myanmar for the last 10 years but somehow it constantly alluded me. Despite being only two hours by plane from Bangkok real logistics make it a bit more of an effort to reach. Visas needed to be obtained prior to arrival; you first need to fly to the [...]
Blue Elephant Cooking School Podcast
April 23rd, 2012 Scott Coates Have a listen to our latest Planet Asia Podcast to learn about Thai food, Thai cooking, cooking courses and the intricacies of creating world-class dishes. Smiling Albino Project Coordinator Trevor Ranges chats with Khun Nooror Somany Steppe, chef extraordinaire and founder of Blue Elephant, one of Bangkok’s most famous Thai restaurants. With locations across the [...]
