Luang Prabang, Laos
Golden hour in Laos: temples, the river, and the slow rhythm of the old town…
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Golden hour in Laos: temples, the river, and the slow rhythm of the old town…
Watch on Instagram →Island light, quiet coves, and the kind of coastal day that lingers…
Watch on Instagram →A dreamy little town for slow living: cliff beaches, food, and warmth. A great alternative to Goa for nature (not nightlife). I took this trip with @houseofsurfbytripright: yoga, pottery, surfing, boating, and more.
Watch on Instagram →A trailer of what’s to come. Nairobi’s CBD is busy, but it’s also home to some of the city’s oldest buildings, businesses, and people: street life, shoe shines, and the real pulse of the city. Concept & creative direction by me; videography by @the20th.photography.
Watch on Instagram →Why “exotic” gets hype while our own heritage produce waits: the rare Gucchi mushroom, the communities behind it, and a menu in Pahalgam that champions local Kashmiri food.
View on Instagram →Degh Bhapka distillation, fair work, and fragrance the way India has long done it (@boondfragrances). Use code CHAIROSE for a special discount.
View on Instagram →Beethoven from a tuk-tuk: Sri Lanka’s mobile snack vans, tea-time tradition, and home-baked treats. Almost lost to chains and a music ban until they roared back in COVID. Sugary breads, egg rolls, potato snacks, and a heritage worth keeping alive.
View on Instagram →Walk with rescues in the forest: small groups, no bathing or riding. @mandalao_elephants limits daily visitors so elephants can relearn the wild. Book the full-day tour early; your fee supports care, not cruel photo ops.
View on Instagram →A wholesome day with @hipnoeticstays: lotus ponds, unforgettable food, and hosts who go past language barriers. My favourite way to feel slow, local Kerala after almost a month in the state.
View on Instagram →A water-park hostel by the river: slides, kayaks, evening BBQ boat, river jumps, and foam parties. Dorms or private rooms; a little out of town—worth the trip from Phnom Penh or as a day visit.
View on Instagram →DM @thelocalbeat_goa to book. An all-Goan crew builds rafts and platforms you leave behind—pristine coast, no geotagging. Still one of my favourite afternoons: the most Susegaad day on the water.
View on Instagram →@hokowhainamkopitiam in Chinatown, KL: worth the wait for kaya toast and strong iced kopi. I reach for kopitiams over swanky cafes—you can get avocado toast anywhere, but this is the real deal.
View on Instagram →Banh xeo from a Hoi An cooking class, kem bo in Dalat, spring rolls everywhere, banh mi picks in Saigon, Hoi An, and Hanoi, Vietnamese pizza in Dalat—and the pistachio coconut latte on @flyairasia.in (zero sugar). Veg options at most stops.
View on Instagram →The dessert I hunted on every menu after 14 years away from Goa—origins debatable, the joy is not. @shimonfalafelgoa in Arambol does it justice; don’t skip the falafel in pita. Filmed by @photoduffer_films.
View on Instagram →Mr. Baker Panjim, Confetaria De 31 Janeiro Panjim, St Anthony Siolim, Joseph Mapusa—old bakeries with sweets and snacks at honest prices. Tell me yours.
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