Keeping Things Fresh in Chiang Mai
In a recent blog we wrote about how we keep our trips fresh and exciting when it’s oh-so-easy to just kind of let them get… old. Lived in. Worn out. We said: Once a trip/route/itinerary is set, it’s quite easy to just keep things rolling along, coasting off of the momentum built up in its […]
Don’t Confuse Chiang Mai with Chiang Rai
True story – a few months ago, an elderly friend of Smiling Albino was flying from Canada to meet with his brother, who lives in Chiang Rai, Thailand. At the last minute, he showed his ticket to a friend, who promptly said “Hang on – this ticket is for Chiang Mai.” Some quick phone calls […]
New Luxury – Albino Smiles Nov., 2014
Smiling Albino’s intuitive look into the changing travel industry this month focuses on New Luxury — from fashion, to travel, to education — transends customary luxury & consists of tailor-made, experiential, relational & narratable experiences
Bikes on Planes
Bikes on planes: take your bicycle with you next time you travel around Southeast Asia. New airline regulations allow bikes as checked luggage, some free of charge. Go further, see more!
How to spend 48 Hours in Chiang Mai
Thailand’s ‘Northern Capital’ Chiang Mai is a brilliant place and has a well-earned status as a tourist hub, offering visitors the chance to connect with ancient traditions, view amazing ruins, explore pristine rainforests, and get a truly unique, up-close cultural experience like few other places can offer. But not everyone has the luxury of a […]