


Destination: the park where paper is made from elephant poo
So many jokes, so little time. What might have been funny in high school is now a tourist attraction — and a full-fledged eco-friendly business. Yes, there is indeed poo, and paper — and both are surprisingly touchable. Opened in early 2013, the park isn’t likely to...
Destination: the Yi Pang Lantern Ceremony (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
This is the festival to attend if you enjoy all the pictures of the pretty lanterns. Held at Mae Jo University north of Chiang Mai, it’s put on not by the local government, but a Buddhist organization called the Duang Tawan Santiparb Foundation. Plenty of food and...
The absolute beginner’s guide to renting, driving, and returning a scooter in Asia
OK, so this one’s bound to be a bit longer than the usual post. It’s also one that should be considered an essential part of one’s Asian experience — especially in areas where public transportation is rare and rip-off artists hike up fares on taxis and tuk-tuks....