Culture vs Adventure: The Difference Between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai
Culture vs Adventure: The Difference Between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai The one thing that makes northern Thailand such a great destination for such a wide variety of travelers is that it offers a perfect mix of ancient culture and awesome outdoor adventure. There are lots of amazing destinations in this region to check out, […]
5 Unsuspecting Treasures in Asia
Asia is full of unique experiences, festivals, cultures and historical sites that it is difficult to pick which countries to visit and what sights to see. We’ll attempt to select our Smiling Albino five unsuspecting treasure travel spots, in the part of the world that we call home. We’ve had 15 years to explore and discover the mystical […]
The low-down on Bangkok’s floating markets
In your research for Thailand, you may have come across an anecdote calling Bangkok the Venice of the East. Well, that was once true, but not so much anymore. Back in the day, Bangkok was veined with canals (called khlongs in Thai) and boats were the primary means of getting around. But over the past […]
Deciphering Vietnam’s Weather
Vietnam is an amazing country to visit any time of year because it has so many things to offer. Due to its shape – long and narrow, covering 1,650km – there are a vast range of climates and landscapes available, from sandy beaches to misty mountains to steamy, crowded cities. So when is the […]
DIY Travel – Five Ways it Can go Wrong
Smiling Albino has been lucky enough to host an amazing assortment of people from a huge variety of backgrounds and nationalities on our trips. Each guest brings their own unique angle to the experience, and that’s why we love hosting so much – no two trips are ever the same! One issue that comes up […]