SOPHEE SOUTHALL 5 words/phrases that describe Thailand: smile-stimulating, easy, energetic, picturesque, peaceful What seems to make Thais happy? First and foremost, they seem to find joy in their families. The Thai family unit is very strong. Relatives work, play, live and grow together – they truly […]
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EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF CAMBODIA
BEN SOUTHALL 5 words/phrases that describe Cambodia: Ridiculously welcoming, slowly developing, relaxed, historically twisted, simple What seems to make Cambodians happy? You name it they smile about it! From sunshine to strangers from market sellers to tuk tuk drivers. I’m often […]
SE ASIA – THE SECRET BEHIND THE SMILES
I glance at a stranger tucked in a shop doorway and see a face smiling from ear to ear. An unconditional, unreserved grin that’s warm and heartfelt. The same response is played out over and over again during our time […]
THE BEST TEMPLES IN THE WORLD
Golden temples, temples on mountains, huge temples and ancient temples. South East Asia is full of them and it’s easy to get templed-out however dramatic and unique they are. Arriving in Siem Reap, the UNESCO World Heritage city I was […]
THE BEST WAY TO EXPLORE BANGKOK
Today was simply epic – a definite “best day” for 2015. Strangely enough, it was dedicated to sampling Bangkok’s local transport. It saw Ben and me dodge the traffic in a tuk-tuk; navigate the streets of central Bangkok by bicycle, foot and ferry; […]
