Ten Books to Read Before You Visit Southeast Asia
Following on the heels of our post on what movies to watch before you come to Southeast Asia, this post is aimed at those who might prefer to get a lay for the land from the written page rather than the motion picture. Any region or country is the sum total of its history, and […]
The Dangers of Not Listening to Professionals
If you use Twitter or Instagram (or even if you don’t) you’ve likely heard of the Fyre Festival debacle, which recently blew up across social media. The basics are that a music festival was organized on a private island in the Bahamas, pitched as an ultra-exclusive (and very expensive) luxury event that would be packed […]
What’s Up With Bangkok’s Street Food “Ban”?
Judging from the email inbox at Smiling Albino Intergalactic HQ here in Bangkok, we weren’t the only ones a bit shocked to read headlines saying that street food will be banned in the city that CNN recently said had the world’s best street food. But here’s the good news – street food in Bangkok will […]
Chiang Mai’s Art Scene Blossoms
Thaland luxury travel experts Smiling Albino take a look at the rapidly growing modern art scene in the northern city of Chiang Mai
Vietnamese Lacquerware Shines
Vietnamese Lacquerware Shines 21 march 2021 Heading to Vietnam without bringing back some lacquerware art, tableware or souvenirs is a bit like going to Vegas and not gambling. And much like gambling, the fine art of Vietnamese lacquerware goes back thousands of years – although unlike betting on a craps table, when you hand over […]