Steve Williams

For years, travellers have treated Southeast Asia’s Green Season as something to avoid, a stretch of calendar marked by weather warnings, umbrella icons, and vague concerns about “rainy season travel.” We debunk the myth and shpwcase why this is one of the best times to travel to the Kingdom. And yet, ask seasoned travellers, photographers, naturalists, or those who return to the region year after year, and many will quietly tell you the same thing: This is when Southeast Asia is at its most...

Planning a trip to the "Land of Smiles" often starts with one big question: When is the best time to go? The truth is, Thailand is a year-round destination, but your experience will shift depending on the month you pick. Typically, the "High Season" (November to February) offers the most reliable, cool, and dry weather. This is when the skies are at their bluest, making it the gold standard for beach days. However, perfection comes at a premium—this is also when flight and hotel prices hit...

Move over, Chiang Mai—Koh Samui has arrived. While Northern Thailand has long held the coffee crown, this idyllic island has cultivated a vibrant, creative "third-wave" coffee culture that perfectly complements its laid-back paradise vibes. Today’s Samui caffeine scene is about experience. We’re talking about "Slow Bars" that treat brewing like art, secret gardens that feel like fairytales, and industrial hubs that would look right at home in Melbourne or Brooklyn—all just steps from the...