Culture vs Adventure: The Difference Between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai
Culture vs Adventure: The Difference Between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai 12 July 2020 Thailand’s two famous northern cities sound similar, but are actually quiet different. It’s very possible to love both equally, but for wholly dissimilar reasons. Family Dynamics Ah, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai—two destinations that sound so similar yet offer such delightfully […]
Importance of Family – Albino Smiles, April 2014
Importance of Family Several weeks ago I was enjoying a few lazy minutes going through my twitter feed (@danbfraser) before getting out of bed in the morning, when I came across a beautiful sunset picture posted by a friend in New York. As I looked out my window and saw the blazing red hues of […]
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 […]
Rustic Chic Bagan vs. Classic Siem Reap
There are many difficult decisions to make in life: rare vs. well done, white vs. red wine, Coke vs. Pepsi, etc. Travel is no different, and one of the more difficult questions out there when you come to Southeast Asia is whether you should hit the amazing, breathtaking temple complex in Siem Reap, Cambodia, or […]
Albino Smiles – Fall 2013
Tales from the Trunk, Fall, 2013 The art of little big things Smiling Albino has always prided itself on being a small company that does big things. In the years since launching, we’ve added a wide range exciting adventures and peeks behind the curtain of Asian culture, and I still get excited when something new […]