CULTURE, EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Confessions of a Travel Addict: 26 Signs You’re One Too Posted on January 16, 2017October 15, 2026 You know you are addicted to travel when your 300 bottles of wine are sorted by country. Oh damn, I may have more addictions than I thought! Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Gamcheon Cultural Village: Best Things to Do and See in Busan’s Colorful Maze Posted on January 15, 2017September 4, 2026 With Gamcheon Village’s population shrinking, the residents got creative and decided to build larger, more permanent homes and attract the new tourist trade. They decided to paint the exteriors of their shops and homes bright colors and turn the village into a cultural center with the installation of tiled art, sculpture and museums as random as early history and dolls. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES A Year in Asia: Must-See Adventures and Unforgettable Journeys Posted on January 2, 2017October 10, 2026 2016 has been a banner year in travel for the Peters’ family. We found ourselves out of our element, out of comfort zone and way out on a limb– or zipline. Read the 2016 in Review about this past year which took us to Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand three times. Read more
HOTELS Soft Openings: Our Stay at Sanae’ Hotel Nimman in Chiang Mai Posted on December 26, 2016August 14, 2026 Located just off Nimmanhaemin Road, a sought after area of Chiang Mai, the Sanae is in the midst of a renovation and within walking distance to a ton of restaurants and shopping. The temples of Old Town are just a 10 minute ride away. There are ton of bars, restaurants, massage parlors and coffee shops up and down Nimman (abbreviated by the locals) Road. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go Posted on December 11, 2016September 3, 2026 The temple is always in a state of maintenance and construction. The artist wants Wat Rung Khun to have pilgrimagers that return to Chiang Mai not unlike those who return to Spain’s Sagrada Família or India’s Taj Mahal. And not unlike Antoni Gaudí and Shah Jahan, Ajarn Chalermchai does not expect to see his great work completed as its expected to take approximately 60 and 90 years to complete. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Returning Home After Years Abroad: Reverse Culture Shock Survival Guide Posted on November 25, 2016September 3, 2026 Don’t take it personally, living in a different country forces you to remove the cultural biases we are naturally inclined to possess. You see the world from the standpoint of another culture. Therefore expect to be told that you have changed. Certainly, you’re not the same person anymore. And be happy for that. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES What You Need to Know Before Taking a DMZ Tour in South Korea Posted on November 9, 2016September 4, 2026 The DMZ isn’t your typical tourist destination. Learning all the things that happened there, watching them watch and photograph you and signing the “possible death” waiver adds to the tension. I did learn a lot and seeing it first hand put most of it into perspective. Read more
DESTINATIONS & CITY GUIDES Villa Borghese: The Best Day Trip in Rome Posted on November 5, 2016October 17, 2026 Villa Borghese in Rome blends art, history, and beauty in one unforgettable setting. From strolling through its peaceful gardens to admiring Bernini’s marble masterpieces, every moment feels steeped in grandeur. Inside the Borghese Gallery, Apollo and Daphne and Pluto and Proserpina come alive through skillful detail and storytelling. Beyond the museum, the park’s lake, temples, and sculptures offer space to slow down and reflect—reminding visitors that art, nature, and mythology all intertwine here in the heart of Rome. Read more