by Daryle Rico | Oct 19, 2026 | Temples and Sacred Places
Since moving to Hua Hin last March, I’ve made it a personal mission to explore as many of my new hometown’s attractions as possible. Khao Takiab? Check. Hua Hin Railway Station? Check. Cicada Market? Check. The beach? Let’s just say I’ve been...
by Daryle Rico | Jun 18, 2026 | Temples and Sacred Places
If you’re into monkeys, mountains—or ideally both—then Khao Takiab (Monkey Mountain) has your name written all over it. Figuratively speaking, of course. The monkeys don’t need any more ideas. Approaching from Hua Hin Beach, you’re greeted by a towering Buddha statue...
by Daryle Rico | May 28, 2026 | Southeast Asia Beyond Thailand
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 | Southeast Asia Beyond Thailand
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:...
