Elephants at Samui Elephant Haven in Koh Samui Thailand

Samui Elephant Haven: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Koh Samui

Not all elephant sanctuaries in Thailand are created equal. Here is my experience meeting the herd at Samui Elephant Haven in Koh Samui. Thailand is probably the single most popular destination for elephant interaction experiences – there is no other place in the world with so many elephant shows, sanctuaries and parks. To this day,…

Drone photo of Sanur in Bali

The Best Things to Do in Sanur in Bali (Plus Sanur Day Trips Not to Miss)

Known as Bali’s original and first major tourism destination, Sanur is now often overlooked with a reputation for being “too sleepy” and slow-paced. Those in the know will tell you why you should add Sanur to your Bali itinerary – here is my Sanur travel guide to help you plan your stay. Offering a quieter…

Exterior photo of PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering in Singapore

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering: The Hotel-in-a-Garden in Singapore

Unwind at this otherworldly foliage-filled luxury hotel in Singapore, inspired by the cascading rice paddies of Bali. Read on for my first-hand PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering review. Singapore is also known as “The Garden City”, so it is only fitting to check yourself into PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, one of the best city hotels in Singapore. This…

Marble Mountains in Da Nang in Vietnam

Visit the Marble Mountains in Vietnam: Da Nang’s Five Limestone Karsts

The Marble Mountains, or Ngu Hanh Son in Vietnamese, is a group of five limestone mountains just south of Da Nang in coastal Central Vietnam, about 30 minutes by car from Hoi An. Each named after the five elements, Kim (metal), Thuy (water), Moc (wood), Hoa (fire) and Tho (earth), the Marble Mountains (sometimes also…