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The Lowdown on Food and Water in Southeast Asia

thai food

Some of the most common questions we hear are, “Is this water safe to drink?” and, “will this food make me sick?” They’re perfectly legitimate questions. In Southeast Asia, almost all drinking water and ice (and certainly all on a Smiling Albino trip) come from modern factories using treated water.  The main reason for this […]

Albino Smiles September 2014 – Enjoy More Travel Value

Smiling Albino’s September newsletter Albino Smiles gives travel advice on enjoying more value out of your holiday trips, offers an exciting Explore Myanmar adventure in November, invites you to Destination Thailand in Toronto September 14 and highlights Creative Bangkok on October 12 – 17.

Bia Hoi: All About Vietnam Beer Culture

Vietnam Beer Culture

Bia Hoi: All About Vietnam Beer Culture 3 August 2020 Vietnam is a popular destination for many adventurous tourists to enjoy street food, pagodas and beautiful landscapes. One other distinct experience is the Bia Hoi beer which predominantly can be found along the narrow streets of Hanoi. Bia Hoi is a fast produced and light […]

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 […]