Hotels are an integral part of a trip. Finding one that suits your budget and style can really make or break a holiday. In a day and age when the word ’boutique’ has been over and misused, what really makes a boutique hotel great? On this episode of Planet Asia Podcast we chat with David [...]
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Planet Asia Podcast: Southeast Asian Elephants
February 14th, 2013 
admin Southeast Asian elephants have suffered severe territorial encroachment over the last few decades and their numbers are declining quickly. On this epidsode of Planet Asia Podcast we speak with John Roberts, the Director of Elephants at the Anantara Golden Triangle about their plight and future in the region. John’s a fascinating guy who’s worked with [...]
Planet Asia Podcast: Making a positive difference while traveling
January 30th, 2013 admin Lending a hand, volunteering and ‘helping out’ while on vacation in SE Asia can be tricky. There are multiple layers to actually doing good and there are some important things to keep in mind before setting out to do so. Smiling Albino Team members Scott Coates and Greg Jorgensen chat and share some of their [...]
Planet Asia Podcast: How to best communicate while traveling in SE Asia
January 16th, 2013 admin Traveling in unfamiliar territory can be a challenge, let alone how to try and speak with locals in languages you don’t understand, but it’s possible. We chat with David Long, a longtime resident in Thailand who runs the Thai Language Department at the AUA in Bangkok, as well as Real Life Bangkok, about how to [...]
Planet Asia Podcast: Luxury hotels in Siem Reap, Cambodia
December 19th, 2012 admin Despite being a relatively small town, Siem Reap, Cambodia, the jumping-off-point for exploring the stunning temples of Angkor, has a good number of luxury and high-end hotels. Deciding which one is best for you can be a bit tricky. There’s much to consider: most obvious being price, atmosphere, location, vibe and ammenities, but it turns [...]
