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The land of smiles.

The ultimate tropical paradise. Coconut-clad sun-drenched islands, with alluring beaches, so divine they captured James Bond, are just the beginning.

City streets harbor a utopia for foodies. Thai cuisine’s punchy flavors gained a global following and abound at bargain street food prices.

Locals brim with kindness and happiness. It’s no wonder Thailand is reputed as “the land of smiles”. Spend a few days in this tropical paradise and you’ll find yourself smiling too.

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More... Travel Thailand Travel Guide The ultimate tropical paradise. Coconut-clad sundrenched islands, with alluring beaches so divine they captured James Bond, are just the beginning. City streets harbor a utopia for foodies. Thai cuisine’s punchy flavors gained a global following and abound at bargain street food prices. Thailand’s heartfelt culture is exemplified in its ornate Buddhist temples, dating back to the 16th century. Locals brim with kindness and happiness. It’s no wonder Thailand is reputed as “the land of smiles”. Spend a few days in this tropical paradise and you’ll find yourself smiling too. More... Updated 11 days ago Travel Malaysia Travel Guide Harmony between Chinese, Indian, and Malay fuses into Asia’s epitome of multiculturalism. These are unmistakable influences in Malaysia’s heartwarming and ubiquitous celebrations and drop-everything-delicious food. If you depart Malaysia with an expanded waistline, you’ll know your visit was triumphant. More... Indonesia Bali Travel Guide A tiny tropical island that packs a punch. With sprawling white beaches, lush jungles, ancient volcanos, and serene Hindu temples, Bali is truly the ‘Island of the Gods’. Bali’s unique balance between nature, people, and spirituality is almost tangible and audible through soft sounds of cicadas chirping and rhythm of wooden instruments. It’s the local people, as much as the world class beaches, that make Bali a destination you’ll want to visit again and again. More... Travel Australia Travel Guide Spirited cities and laidback locals mismatch with arid deserts embodying solitude. Endless beauty from sunburnt-red rocky landscapes to sparkling sapphire-blue seascapes, every inch of the Land Down Under yearns to be explored. Australia’s urban centers cluster along it’s coast leaving the harsh central desert scarcely populated. Along the east coast lies the world’s largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef, stretching over 2,300 kilometers (1,400 miles). Australia’s favorite theme parks can be enjoyed on the Gold Coast, while Sydney is home to the iconic Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach. Melbourne is the place to uncover artisan coffee, Mediterranean-inspired food, designer shopping, and performing arts. Australia’s west coast centers around Perth, home to beloved surf beaches and nostalgic port town, Fremantle. The spiritual center of Australia is Uluru, a gigantic rock formation sacred to Aboriginals.

Featured Cities & Areas More... Thailand Bangkok Travel Guide A hectic mega metropolis in stark contrast to Thailand’s paradisiac island beaches. Never go hungry in the world’s street food capital. Munch on fried insects in Chinatown or pick up bargain phad Thai from a street cart vendor. After dark, the streets come to life in a sea of neon beneath thumping music from epic rooftop bars as seen in The Hangover Part II. Retail enthusiasts can shop ‘til you drop in cavernous malls featuring cinemas, bowling alleys, and even an aquarium. Or for a more authentic experience, find souvenirs at a floating market, or clothing and handicrafts at Chatuchak, in the world’s largest outdoor market. More... Malaysia Penang Travel Guide Small in size, big in flavor. Penang's culinary scene is world-renowned, but the tiny island's essence merely begins on the plate, spilling over to larger-than-life wall murals, colonial heritage sites, sandy beaches, and lofty mountains. UNESCO Heritage listed Georgetown draws history buffs and trend-setters alike while nature lovers escape to the jungle with treks from Penang Botanic Gardens to the peak of Penang Hill. More... Bali Ubud Travel Guide The spiritual heart of Bali. The island’s famous beaches are replaced with omnipresent jungles, sacred temples, chic yoga studios, and organic vegan restaurants. Nature is the focus of any visit to Ubud. Main-Street-like shopping strips barely conceal the leafy flora, meditation-worthy rivers, and ancient temples. Hire a scooter to delve deeper into the highlands and visit cascading rice terraces at Tegallalang, mystical waterfalls, active volcano Mount Batur, or try your hand at whitewater rafting. More... Malaysia Langkawi Travel Guide Not one island, but an archipelago of 99, Langkawi is the ultimate island-hopping getaway. Its unique natural landscape earned it UNESCO World Geopark status in 2007. Truly “the Jewel of Kedah”, Langkawi is blessed with powder-fine beach sands and clear, calm waters ideal for snorkeling. Rare mangrove forests meet waterfalls gushing down jungle-covered mountains. It’s a nature lover’s dream. More Travel

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Travel Tips More... 5 days ago Travel Tips 15 Reasons Why You Should Travel Solo at Least Once People get a funny look on their face when you ask about solo travel - maybe nervousness combined with a dash of “hey, do you think I don't have friends or something?” What if I told you the reasons you should travel solo have powerful benefits? We’ve compiled a list of 15 benefits of solo travel you're bound to experience once you embrace the risk of leaving your comfort zone. More... 27 days ago Travel Tips 19 Air Travel Tips To Make Your Flight More Enjoyable Long-haul flights are something we all absolutely dread. You’re stuck on a cramped plane for what seems like forever. The person who designed the seats clearly didn’t understand that normal people have legs. Making your flight more enjoyable is not that difficult. These 19 easy flight tips will make your trip pass in flying colors so that you never dread a long-haul flight again. More... Travel Tips 25 Tips for Easy Vegan Travel Every individual has their own reason for adopting a vegan or plant-based diet. Whether it's animal rights, health, or environmental reasons, traveling does not have to compromise your values. Vegan travel is no different from other little difficulties you may encounter on any travel adventure. You learn to overcome them, and the next time you're in a similar situation, it's much easier. These 25 tips for easy vegan travel have been developed from 14-years of experience traveling to 30 countries on an exclusively plant-based diet. More... Travel Tips 16 Most Important Benefits of Nature Travel Immersing yourself in nature is an ancient remedy to reduce stress, and restore strength, which are some of the main reasons most of us travel, right? However, rolling hills and gushing waterfalls are rarely around the corner from modern cities filled with shops, art galleries and museums, so sometimes you have to decide between exploring a culturally-rich city or escaping to the outdoors. By the time we’ve finished delving into the most important benefits of nature travel, you’ll be dusting off your hiking boots and up setting your tent under the stars.

Lifestyle & Health More... Lifestyle What Is Mindfulness and the Law of Attraction? The concepts of mindfulness and the law of attraction have been explored in Western culture for decades. But in recent years the practice of these two concepts has shifted from their mystical roots to a broader mainstream acceptance in the fields of psychology, health, and science. The Law of Attraction is a timeless principle that, when combined with the power of mindfulness, can be tapped into to better understand where you’re focusing your energy and bring more of what you truly want into your life. More... Lifestyle What is Mindful Spending? Deciding how to spend your hard-earned money wisely can be intimidating. Regret lurks around every financial choice. Thankfully, mindful spending is a one-two punch, easing spending stress while accentuating your uniqueness. In a nutshell, mindful spending is lifestyle-based money management. When practicing mindful spending, you develop an acute awareness of how all your spending aligns with current needs and desires. This means your money reflects your individuality. More... Lifestyle 5 Signs You're a Highly Sensitive Person Without realizing, most of us know or have met someone that is a highly sensitive person (HSP), otherwise known as sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) according to scientists. Individuals with SPS tend to possess a greater awareness of their surroundings, being more sensitive to stimuli, including other people's moods, both for better and worse. HSPs tend to become over-stimulated or tire more easily than their less-sensitive counterparts, which without the right kind of support can result in feeling misunderstood and frustrated. If you’re wondering 'could I be highly sensitive?', here’s 5 signs to look for. More... Lifestyle Minimalism and Luxury: Compatible Concepts? The concepts of minimalism perpetually expand our mindset, despite or maybe because they’re so simple. If you strive to adopt core minimalistic principles into your lifestyle, you may be wondering if minimalism and luxury are compatible. We may appreciate the finer things in life once in a while, so where’s the balance between having less 'stuff' and going without? More Lifestyle

Technology & Photography More... Photography 15 Tips for Taking Tack Sharp Photos Figuring out how to take tack sharp photos is one of the hardest things for newbie photographers to overcome. Whether you need to adjust your focus mode, use the correct exposure settings, or figure out how to shoot in manual mode, taking crisp photos will be a breeze once you put these photography tips into practice. More... Photography 20 Best Photography Composition Tips Mastering essential photography composition techniques is a crucial step in transitioning from wannabe to serious artist. Knowing how to effortlessly arrange a scene to capture the perfect frame separates the pro photographer from the amateur. Practice these photography composition tips when you next press the shutter trigger, and in no time, you’ll be impressing friends and family (and Instagram followers) with your engaging images. More... Photography 23 Best iPhone Photography Tips They say the best camera is the one you have with you. The iPhone is known worldwide for producing beautiful images. However, it’s important to know that it’s not the camera that makes a good photo, it’s the person behind the camera. You have the ability to create amazing photographs even without a fancy camera. All you need is an iPhone and these simple tips to improve your iPhone photography. More... Photography Best Northern Lights Photography Tips for Beginners Find out what gear you need, and camera settings to use, in order to capture the beautiful Northern Lights. This is jam-packed with beginner photography tips so you can create an image that will impress your friends.

Inspiration More... Quotes Knowing Oneself Is Difficult “Every intelligent individual wants to know what makes him tick, and yet is at once fascinated and frustrated by the fact that oneself is the most difficult of all things to know.”- Alan Watts More... Quotes Only I Can Change "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me." - Carol Burnett More... Quotes When You Have Two Alternatives "When you have two alternatives, the first thing you have to do is to look for the third that you didn't think about, that doesn't exist." - Shimon Peres More... Quotes The Only True Wisdom "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." - Socrates Photo Stream

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