Based on my first-hand experience travelling through Northern Thailand in March 2026. Chiang Dao Mountain viewed from Paradise Resort & Café Tucked away beneath the towering limestone cliffs of Doi Luang Chiang Dao, Chiang Dao is one of Northern Thailand's most underrated destinations. While thousands of travellers head straight from Chiang Mai to Pai each week, many completely overlook this peaceful mountain town. Looking back, that turned out to be one of the biggest mis

View over Jiufen Published from my personal experience travelling through Taiwan in March 2025. Perched high above Taiwan's rugged northeast coastline, Jiufen is one of those rare places that somehow exceeds expectations. With its narrow lantern-lined streets, mountain mist rolling in from the ocean, traditional tea houses and incredible food, it quickly became one of my favourite places in Taiwan. After spending two nights exploring Jiufen in March 2025, I realised that most