Fake Monks in Southeast Asia
I was standing in a crowded market in Hong Kong when I felt a gentle tap on my shoulder and a voice saying “hello!” When I turned around, I found a man in a monks robe, shaved head and bare…
Tips For Renting a Motorbike in Southeast Asia
Riding a motorbike in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos or Thailand can be one of the most enjoyable and liberating experiences you can have on your trip. Taking to the open road can bring you to places not seen by the average…
Hmm…How About That?! The Best Hotel View Ever
This week’s edition of Hmm…How About That comes in a video form. We were recently in Kuala Lumpur, and stayed at a great guesthouse in Chinatown. The room looked really nice for a “budget accommodation”, but the best part was…
Driving the Mae Hong Son Loop: Part 2
In Part 1 of “Driving the Mae Hong Son Loop”, I wrote about what we did before we started our trip, our time at Doi Inthanon National Park and our stays in Mae Sariang and Mae Hong Son. In Part…
Driving the Mae Hong Son Loop: Part 1
The Mae Hong Son Loop is a 600km road trip that travelers can do to explore the Northwestern parts of Thailand. Usually starting in Chiang Mai, it can be done either in a clockwise (begin by heading south) or counter…