Exploration is in our soul and DNA at Smiling Albino. Myanmar’s fabled Bagan is our latest foray into new territory and we made a four-day visit during the New Year there from April 14-17 to check out the myriad of temples that make up this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’d seen lots of photos [...]
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Top Five Photo Spots in Bangkok
March 21st, 2012 
admin Getting great photos of Bangkok isn’t difficult as there are many great photo ops in the city. Here are the top 5 places to get photos of Bangkok that offer colorful sights, interesting people, and all-around excellent tourist experiences.
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Tags: Bangkok, Culture, Markets, Photos, Sightseeing, Temples, Thai Food 
2 Comments »Planet Asia Podcast: Joe Cummings – Sacred Tattoos of Thailand
March 20th, 2012 admin Check out this week’s Planet Asia Podcast with author Joe Cummings. Smiling Albino co-founder Scott Coates talks with Joe about his latest book: Sacred Tattoos of Thailand, a subject he will also be discussing at the Nelson Hayes Library on March 25:
Planet Asia Podcast: Visit Angkor temples by Elephant, Bicycle, Balloon, or Boat!
March 4th, 2012 admin This week on Planet Asia Podcast, Smiling Albino co-founder Scott Coates and National Geographic Traveler author Trevor Ranges discuss how to visit Angkor, Cambodia in a variety of enjoyable ways. Listen to their discussion about visiting Angkor Temples by Bicycle, Elephant, Tuk Tuk, or Boat.
Posted in Cambodia, Planet Asia Podcast, Potpourri, Travel Advice Tags: Adventure, Angkor, Family, Holidays, Motorcycling, Temples, Transport No Comments »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 [...]
