Baan Dam Museum

 

Baan Dam Museum

Let’s be real, when most travelers think of Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai gets all the spotlight. Me? I went rogue. We rented a car and drove to Chiang Rai, a sleepy, artsy, mystical town with zero expectations… and left utterly spellbound.

This was my first time in Chiang Rai.

And honestly? It felt like stumbling into a secret world, one where ancient spirits, avant-garde art, and black magic architecture collide in the most mesmerizing way.

Imagine structures, some resembling tribal huts, others like gothic shrines, all painted in deep ebony, filled with animal horns, skulls, furs, and even a whole snake. It’s dark. It’s dramatic. It’s deeply spiritual. And it’s unlike anything else on Earth.

It’s not evil despite its ominous name and aesthetic, Baan Dam isn’t “dark” in a sinister way. They used black the color of the void, of potential, of the infinite to explore arts, human desire, and the cycle of life and death. Walking through, you’re not scared… you’re awakened.

Coron Sunset

 

Coron Sunset

Coron Sunset: Where the Sky Catches Fire Over Palawan’s Paradise

This isn’t just a sunset. This is THE sunset. The kind that rewires your soul, steals your breath, and makes you whisper, “Is this even real?” as molten gold spills across the sky.

I’m talking about Coron, Palawan, that dreamy, limestone-kissed island province in the Philippines where nature doesn’t just show off… it performs.

And the grand finale? Every. Single. Night. From the western shores of Busuanga Island, the sun doesn’t just set, it bows out in a blaze of crimson, tangerine, and violet glory, sinking slowly, dramatically, into the horizon like it’s taking its final, perfect bow.

Hanok Village in South Korea

Hanok Village in South Korea

This is my second time falling head-over-heels for South Korea and honestly? It feels even more magical than the first.

Last time, I chased neon lights, sizzling street food, and shopping galore through the buzzing heart of Seoul. But this time? This time, I slowed down. I wandered. I let the rhythm of ancient rooftops and whispering alleyways guide me straight into the soul of Korea’s past.

These traditional Korean houses aren’t just pretty, they’re genius. Built raised wooden floors for summer breezes, hanoks are naturally climate-controlled.

Between the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms and the enduring grace of Hanok Villages, I felt suspended between seasons and centuries. It’s a country that knows how to honor its roots while blooming wildly into the future.

Have you visited a Hanok Village during cherry blossom season? Let’s wander together. 

Bitexco Tower

 

Bitexco Tower

Bitexco Tower is a skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, that stands at 262.5 meters tall and has 68 floors. It is the second tallest building in the city and the fourth tallest in the country. The tower was designed by Carlos Zapata Studio, a renowned architectural firm based in New York. The design concept was inspired by the shape of a lotus bud, the national flower of Vietnam, symbolizing beauty and prosperity.

A Day at Napier Reef Garden

  

A Day at Napier Reef Garden