The Creek Khunkorn is a small, nature‑immersed café hidden along the rural road that leads toward Khun Korn Waterfall, about half an hour outside central Chiang Rai. Walking in one quickly realizes this isn't a 'normal' restaurant in the conventional sense. Old license plates from the various states in the U.S. decorate a wall next to a bar and small covered seating areas overlook a stream. But keep walking and you will see numerous tables and … [Read more...]
India Claims 27 Visa-Free Destinations as Passport Index Rankings Draw Official Pushback
Zlatan Vukić has spent eight years tracking how individual gambling markets are regulated across different jurisdictions, and when the Indian government announced that 27 countries currently offer visa-free entry to Indian passport holders, the figure caught his attention for a reason that goes beyond the ranking dispute itself. Clearing border access, he argues, is only the first checkbox travelers work through. The legal framework governing … [Read more...]
It Stopped Feeling Like Travelling and Started Feeling Like Surviving
The brutal reality check that hits every backpacker flying from SE Asia into Australia. The barman at the first pub I walked into after dropping my bag slid a schooner across the bar and said nine dollars. I handed over a tenner and stood there waiting for change that wasn't coming. He'd already moved on. I picked up the glass and did the maths in my head the way you do when you already know the answer isn't good. Here's what Southeast … [Read more...]
Thailand Vies to Become Global LGBTQ4GF150™ Capital
Originally published via Armageddon Safari: One would hope this is just about drawing more tourism dollars, one of the major economic engines of the country — and yet, when the social engineers who pimp globo-homo race communism get involved, there’s always some darker ulterior motive afoot. Via Bangkok Post (emphasis added): “The Bangkok Pride Parade is scheduled for May 31 as Thailand bids to host World Pride … [Read more...]
Ryan Biddulph, Blogging From Paradise
Ryan Biddulph is a travel blogger and digital nomad who began his journey in 2008 after leaving a security guard job. He founded his blogging platform Blogging From Paradise to share insights on blogging, mindset and location-independent living. Over the years, he has been living nomadically, moving from country to country and helping others grow their blogs. Q. You started blogging in 2008. The early to late 2000s were the “golden years” of … [Read more...]
Louis Potenziano (Bangkok Louie), Expat Restaurateur and Irish Pub Owner
Louis Potenziano, also known as Bangkok Louie, is an American expat who has been living in Bangkok for over 6 years. He owns O’Leary’s Irish Pub (Soi 15, Sukhumvit), Louie’s on 15 Bamboo and Bourbon, a Thai European restaurant in the same area. Before moving to Bangkok, he worked in Doha on a hospital project, where he led a team installing integrated low-voltage security and communications systems. Q. How did the name ‘Bangkok Louie’ come … [Read more...]
Sleeper Buses Around the World: Taking the Overnight Bus on Every Continent
I've spent a fair few nights on sleeper buses around the world at this point, and honestly? The experience is wildly different depending on where you are. I've taken overnight buses in Turkey, Western Europe, Thailand, Vietnam, all over South America, Mexico, and even the UK, and each region has its own quirks, comfort rating, and chaos level. Some buses are genuinely brilliant, like in Vietnam, where they have lie-flat seats that could rival … [Read more...]
A New Era Lifts Off: STARLUX Takes Delivery of Taiwan’s First A350-1000, Powering Long-Haul Expansion
New flagship joins the luxury carrier’s all-Airbus fleet as STARLUX Chairman pilots delivery flight, supporting future growth in North America and Europe Taipei, Los Angeles, and Toulouse, January 6, 2026—Marking a major transcontinental milestone, Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines today took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 wide-body aircraft, becoming the first Taiwanese airline to operate the aircraft type. The aircraft, … [Read more...]
Beyond the 19th Hole: The Cultural Significance of the Thai Caddie
In several parts of the world, golf means a quiet, solitary walk punctuated by the occasional clatter of clubs. However, in Thailand, the game is a shared, vibrant social ceremony. The moment you step onto the grass, you are joined by a partner in a wide-brimmed hat who knows the break of the green better than the laws of physics. While many of you might see them as a luxury perk, the Thai caddie is actually a profound symbol of Thailand’s social … [Read more...]
Ross Clarkson HKSC, Cinematographer and Director
Ross Clarkson is a cinematographer and director, best known for action-packed hits like Undisputed II: Last Man Standing and Undisputed III: Redemption. With more than 30 years in the film industry, he has brought his lens to projects across the globe—shooting in Hong Kong, Thailand, throughout Europe and in Hollywood. Q. Most of your cinematography work is in action films. What is it about that genre that appeals to you? It’s exciting and … [Read more...]
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