Chiang Mai Eating Guide

Before visiting Thailand, I dreamt about its flavors. Reading my guidebook before that first trip, I glanced at where to go and what to do before reading the (brief) food section over and over. I couldn’t wait to be in a placed filled with my favorite kinds of dishes and ingredients – spicy crushed chilies … Read more

The Pearl of the Andaman

What to do and where to do it when visiting Phuket There’s never quiet enough time to do everything as something exciting is always happening on the island. And with a land area of 540 square kilometres, Phuket is Thailand’s largest island, making it an exotic and expansive playground. So with this in mind, it is recommended … Read more

Healthcare Destinations

Here is a list of notable health care destinations in Southeast Asia. Some of these countries are leading the world in medical tourism, while others are just entering the market. Regardless, the region as a whole stands to build a strong and sustainable industry around healthcare Thailand The Land of Smiles has been one of the most successful countries in … Read more

Sssh… This is Secret Bangkok

Best known for colorful weekend markets, glitzy malls and seedy after-dark activities, Nima Chandler reveals another side of Bangkok that most visitors never get to see… “I used to walk past this restaurant that was just disgusting. They had blackened rice cookers outside and dirty floors. No farang would ever go in there. But a … Read more