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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Albino Smiles – April 2012/2555
April 11th, 2012 
Scott Coates April is a special time of year in Southeast Asia: Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos will all celebrate the coming New Year. Called Songkran in Thai, the New Years holiday features colorful and fun festivities, including temple ceremonies and good-natured water fighting. Learn more about Songkran on Planet Asia Travel Channel. Once the New Year [...]
Albino Smiles – March 2012/2555
March 13th, 2012 Scott Coates The heat is on! As temperatures in Southeast Asia climb, in-the-know travelers are headed for the beaches of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Southern Thailand. Those trapped in the cities eagerly await Songkran, the upcoming Thai New Year’s celebration: 3-days of refreshing water fights, temple festivities, and street parties with family and friends. While travelers in the [...]
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 [...]
Albino Smiles – January 2012/2555
January 18th, 2012 Scott Coates Happy New Year friends! Did you make any resolutions? No reason to suffer them; add some excitement and reward yourself for your efforts! Trying to get in shape? How about a 2012 holiday in Northern Thailand that features mountain biking and hiking! Plan to lose some weight? Visit Bangkok or Ho Chi Minch City and [...]
