BEN SOUTHALL 5 words/phrases that describe Myanmar: Happy, welcoming, naturally diverse, exciting, hot and dusty What seems to make the Myanmar people happy? I’d have to say – life. There were very few occasions I ever caught an Burmese person looking glum or […]
April, 2015
5 UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES IN MYANMAR
I have no doubt that if you make the journey Myanmar, the country and its people will capture your heart. A place where Betel Nut smiles and enthusiastic waves are always on tap, the locals will literally take you by the […]
EXIT INTERVIEWS: BEST OF THAILAND
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 […]
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 […]
