Chiang Mai Travel
Kew Mae Pan Trail: The 3-Hour Hike That Requires a Guide
Kew Mae Pan requires an early start and mandatory guide. We hiked it in December. Here's what made it worth it, and what I'd tell first-timers
JJ Huang
Krabi Travel
Ao Thalane Kayaking: Krabi's Quieter Alternative to Phang Nga Bay
We kayaked Ao Thalane's mangroves after Railay. Here's what the 2.5 hour tour was like, limestone gates, hidden beach, and whether it's worth it.
Krabi Travel
Dragon Crest Mountain Krabi: The Steep 2 Hour Climb with Panoramic Views
My favourite hike in all of Thailand!
Chiang Mai Travel
Mae Kampong Village: Chiang Mai's Mountain Escape (+ Kimono Cafe)
Mae Kampong is 1.5 hr from Chiang Mai. A charming village with waterfall cafes and creeks. Then we found a Japanese cafe with kimono rentals.
Chiang Mai Travel
Huay Tueng Thao: Chiang Mai's Local Lake (20 Minutes from Town)
We visited Huay Tueng Thao, a local lake escape 20 mins from Chiang Mai. Here's what it's like: raft restaurants, straw sculptures, and sheep farms.
Chiang Mai Travel
Mon Jam Glamping: 2 Days in Chiang Mai's Mountain Retreat
We spent 2 days glamping at Mon Jam, 45 minutes from Chiang Mai. Here's what it was like: hillside BBQ, strawberry farms, and why we didn't get sunrise.
Bangkok Travel
Visiting Wat Mangkon: What to Know About Bangkok's Main Chinese Temple
I visited Wat Mangkon in Chinatown to pray in the New Year. Here's what the temple is like, the Tai Sui ritual, and whether it's worth it.
Japan Travel
Singapore Airlines Business Class: Singapore to Tokyo (Narita) Review
My 6.5 hr experience of SIA's Business Class from SG to Tokyo + tasteless Biz Class food.
Travel Blog & Resource
SilverKris Lounge Changi T3: Honest Review (Crowded But Good Food)
A personal review of SilverKris Lounge at Changi T3. Is it worth visiting?
Bangkok Travel
Taling Chan: The Local Bangkok Market Tourists Miss
I visited Taling Chan expecting a tourist trap. Here's what it was actually like, food, boat rides to Wat Arun, and a hidden mural walk.
Vietnam
4 Days in Da Nang & Hoi An: First-Timer Hits and Misses
Ba Na Hills and Hoi An's basket boats were highlights. Da Nang beach was crowded and murky. Our first Vietnam trip, what worked and what didn't.
Vietnam
Hoi An in 2 Days: What We Did (and What We'd Skip)
We spent 2 days in Hoi An eating street food, riding basket boats, and exploring yellow buildings. Here's what worked, what flopped, and our honest take.