by Daryle Rico | Jun 14, 2026 | Chiang Mai, Culture, Favorite Tours, Thai Smiles, Thailand
If you spend any time in Thailand, I highly recommend visiting an elephant sanctuary. One of the highlights of my time in Chiang Mai was a visit to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, where I had the chance to get up close and personal with some of Thailand’s most...
by Daryle Rico | May 28, 2026 | Favorite Tours, Vietnam
It was the penultimate day of my Vietnam adventure when I found myself in Ninh Binh Province, about two hours south of Hanoi, standing at the base of Hang Mua Cave. Or more accurately: the base of approximately 500 reasons to question every life choice that had led me...
by Daryle Rico | May 21, 2026 | Favorite Tours, Vietnam
High above the coastal city of Vung Tau, Vietnam — arms stretched wide over the emerald waters of the South China Sea — stands one of Southeast Asia’s most striking landmarks: the Christ the King statue at Tao Phung Park. And let me tell you something right up front:...
by Daryle Rico | May 17, 2026 | Cambodia, Favorite Tours, History, Temples
For many travelers, a visit to Angkor Wat is the beginning and end of their Cambodian adventure. And fair enough — it is one of the most extraordinary places on Earth. But just a short distance away lies the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom, the former capital of...
by Daryle Rico | May 13, 2026 | Cambodia, Favorite Tours, History, Temples
If you’re an action movie fan, you may remember the 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Beyond launching a thousand questionable Halloween costumes, the movie also introduced much of the world to one of Cambodia’s most unforgettable places: Ta Prohm. Located...
by Daryle Rico | May 10, 2026 | Cambodia, Favorite Tours, History
In the heart of Phnom Penh—not far from busy markets, modern shops, and the everyday rhythm of city life—stands a place that asks you to slow down, to listen, and to remember. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. At first glance, it looks like an ordinary school. A cluster of...
