When you need a travel expert…
After 14 years running Smiling Albino, we don’t think it’s a stretch to say that we know Asia pretty well. From Thailand’s beaches to Nepal’s peaks to Vietnam’s jungles to Cambodia’s back alleys, we’ve explored, led, written, filmed, eaten and made friends in nearly every type of place you can think of. And had fun, […]
Angkor Historical Park
Angkor Historical Park march 2022 Angkor Wat and the temples of the greater Angkor complex are one of the world’s greatest sites. A must-see for any seasoned traveler who wants to say they’ve truly seen the world. Built using mostly Laterite and Sandstone, more than 70 major temples are within the Angkor Archeological Park proper, which covers roughly […]
Albino Smiles – February 2013
The first month of 2013 is down – eleven more to go! After 13 years living in SE Asia we’ve done this enough times that we’re able to sail right into a new year without missing a beat, and so far this year’s off to a great start! There was no time for recovery after […]
Southern Cambodia’s Emerging Hotspots
Cambodia’s been firmly on the travel scene now for about a decade. It’s not so long ago the Khmer Rouge finally lost their grip on the western part of the country, allowing Siem Reap, the jumping-off point for the stunning temples of Angkor, to safely attract tourists. Since then things have really taken off with […]