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 […]
What’s the Difference between the Loy Kratong and Yi Peng festivals?
If there’s one thing that Asia does right, it’s festivals. Celebrations based on the continent’s varied religions, cultures, ethnicities, and histories are rarely boring, never ignored, and always provide an enjoyable, authentic look into the culture. But to Western eyes, some of the festivals bleed together, and it’s sometimes difficult to know where one ends […]
Dollhouses of the Gods: A look at spirit houses
A lot of Smiling Albino’s customers have never been to Asia before, and the sights, sounds, tastes and cultural oddities can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. But that’s cool, that’s what we’re here for! After all, it’s our job to show you the behind-the-scenes action, the foibles and inside scoops that regular people don’t see. […]