Smiling Albino

Don’t waste your valuable time! – Albino Smiles, July 2014

Don’t waste your valuable time! Time management. Efficiency. Productivity. You might not realize it, but your holiday has begun the minute you contact Smiling Albino. Sure, some people like to “do it themselves” and piece together a trip based on information gleaned from old Internet blog postings or out-of-date travel guide books, but the most […]

Benefits of Travel for Kids: Plus Tips for Making it Easier

Benefits of Travel for Kids: Plus Tips for Making it Easier Travel is good for kids. But do you know why? Travel teaches our children things they couldn’t learn any other way. Things like confidence, competence, and cultural diversity. Travel shows our kids that the world is bigger than they are, and that people are […]

What are surprises for? Albino Smiles, June 2014

What are surprises for? The unexpected is a part of life, and sometimes, when it is sudden and provokes an emotional response, we call it surprise. We’ve all experienced surprise and know that it can be neutral, pleasant, or unpleasant. Smiling Albino of course likes to focus on the best kinds of surprises, and operating […]

Realities of Airport Transfers: Confusion vs. Comfort and Ease

We’ve all been there – stumble off the plane, jetlagged and hungry. Trying not to look like a criminal for the immigration officer, grab your bags, and then ask the big question: how do I get to my hotel? As most airports are very different from one another, there are no easy answers that can […]

Thailand’s Beach Scene: Ko Samui

Thailand is blessed with some of the world’s best islands and beaches, and one of those that often appears on “Top 5” lists is Ko Samui. Hailed by families, luxury seekers, frat boys, divers, spiritual travelers, photographers, foodies, wellness travelers and nature lovers, its spot in the lists of Thailand’s best destinations is well earned. […]