The historic city of Ayutthaya was the second capital of what was once known as the Siamese Kingdom, or Thailand as it is known today. Once an important center of diplomacy and commerce from the 14th to 18th century, Ayutthaya is now an archaeological ruin and UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring well preserved temple complexes,…
After an extremely hectic few years of work and travel, I decided that I wanted a quiet birthday last year and decided to spend a few days recharging and immersing myself in nature, food and sleep in Hualien and the Sun Moon Lake. I was born in Taipei, and though I grew up in Hong…
Hualien city is on the east coast of Taiwan, just a few hours away from the capital city of Taipei. Unlike Taipei, which is a metropolitan city, Hualien is immersed in nature between the Pacific Ocean and mountain ranges and home to the Taroko National Park and Taroko Gorge. While I wouldn’t necessarily recommend visiting…
This Buddhist festival is one of the most popular festivals in Thailand. Read on for what you need to know and how to partake in the Chiang Mai lantern festival responsibly! Chances are, you’ve seen a million photos online of the famous Yi Peng (AKA Yee Peng) lantern festival in Thailand, when thousands of paper…
Luang Prabang is a magical little town in northern Laos that has been designated as a UNESCO Heritage Site for its unique fusion of European and Lao cultural traditions and architecture. Its charming town centre is the perfect place to explore on foot, drink delicious coffee and feast on Lao cuisine. Though Luang Prabang is a small…