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Video of Starving Chinese Tourists Ravaging a Seafood Buffet in Thailand Goes Viral
People have taken to Chinese social media to express serious disapproval of how some of their own are behaving abroad. An incident involving Chinese tourists at a hotel buffet in Chiang Mai, Thailand has gained a whirlwind of criticism after a video surfaced showing the diners…
· Editorial Staff
Thailand’s Princess Needs a $40,000 Air-Conditioned Toilet Built for Her 3-Day Visit to Cambodia
On Monday, Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visited Cambodia, but before she arrived, she requested that they build a $40,000 air-conditioned outhouse with a lake view that only she can use. The princess, who is the second daughter of Thailand’s current King Bhumibol…
· Laura Dang
Elephant Kills Driver in Thailand, Runs off into Jungle with Family Still on Its Back
The latest accident in Thailand’s elephant tourism industry resulted in the death of an elephant keeper and a rude awakening for tourists. During a jungle tour in Chiang Mai on Wednesday, an elephant reportedly “went berserk” killing its driver and running off into the jungle…
· Sebastian Dillon
How Getting Pulled Over in Thailand Inspired One Entrepreneur to Revolutionize Men’s Shirts
There’s a new company on Kickstarter that could change the way you wear your shirts forever.
· Ryan General
Burmese Immigrant Raises Money to Help the Needy – Gets Stolen by Police
After a newspaper broke a story about an innocent Oklahoma man who had his cash unjustly seized and a criminal charge filed against him, it was announced that the charges against him will be dropped and the money returned. Muskogee County District Attorney Orvil Loge recently…
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There’s a New Chinese ‘Barbecue Goddess’ Going Viral on WeChat
WeChat users have found a new “hot worker” to obsess about — meet the “Barbecue Goddess.” While the exact location of her barbecue stand is unknown, her picture was taken in the Eastern port city of Qingdao, China. Enchanted WeChat users ask questions like, “Who can tell me…
· Laura Dang
American Bro Finds Out How Difficult it is to Survive in Shanghai on $20 A Day
Kevin Cook is the cute American guy who should seriously be in a movie somewhere. The YouTuber recently challenged himself to spend only 130 RMB or $20 for a day. As an avid traveler himself, Cook wanted to prove that it is possible traveling on a tight budget in an expensive…
· Editorial Staff
College Student Gets $2,500 in Financial Aid, Spends it in the Douchiest Way Possible
When a 22-year-old Los Angeles-area student named Brandon claimed to receive $2,500 in financial aid, he did the one thing you aren’t supposed to use the money for — blow it all on a dream vacation for your girlfriend. Brandon proudly announced via social media that he spent all…
· Editorial Staff
Thai Police are Hunting the Creators of These Banned LINE Stickers that ‘Mock’ the Royal Family
In Thailand, poking fun at the Thai royal family is completely unacceptable, even if it’s just some funny cartoon stickers on LINE. The hunt is now on for the creators of a new set of messaging stickers that resemble members of the Thai royal family. The popular messaging app,…
· Laura Dang
What You Expect Your Vacation to Be Like vs. Reality
Instagram and social media may be ruining a number of things for avid travelers. With more and more tourists flocking to famous destinations, historical ruins and landmarks are eroding away. The large crowds can also make it difficult to enjoy a scenic view or a special moment…
· Editorial Staff
This Thai Noodle Shop Serves Spicy Food With Really Hot Workers
A noodle shop in Thailand is becoming very popular not just for its food but also for its handsome, muscular guys who prepare it. It’s no small coincidence that store owner Kritsada Saekwang, who is a fitness trainer at Rangsit University and a part-time model, is as attractive…
· Editorial Staff
Instagram Reveals the Luxurious Lifestyle of the Rich Kids of Russia
There aren’t many who can trump the Rich Kids of Instagram, but the Rich Kids of Russia can easily hold their own. These are the children of influential politicians and oil oligarchs, which translates to limitless amounts of oil money and a whole world to play in. In the cold…
· Laura Dang
Here’s A Look at 17 Different Starbucks From Around the World
World travelers will know that when it comes to Starbucks, each country is different. Americans might think of it as a simple coffee shop, but elsewhere in the world, Starbucks stores can literally be on a train, look like a garden, beach resorts or palaces — some even require…
· Editorial Staff
There’s Something Special About This Thai Actress That’s Won the Love of Millions in Asia
Yoshi Rinrada is not your typical model. She’s got the angelic looks, gorgeous smile and fit body that draws attention from both men and women. Looking at her Instagram photos, it’s almost impossible to guess that Rinrada was born a male. The teenage Rinrada is one of Thailand’s…
· Laura Dang
Why People Are Paying This Man $700 A Day to Work Out In Random Places Around The World
Fitness enthusiasts around the world are paying up to $700 a day to spend nearly a week with people they’ve never met. The six day long event called Active Escapes has brought people from all over the world including Australia, Sweden and Dubai together to work out and hang out…
· Laura Dang
Thirty-Year-Old Bride Gets Dumped on Her Wedding Day, Quits Her Job to Travel the World
A woman left heartbroken at the altar on her wedding day quit her job to travel the world solo. She has since been offered a book deal and is on the way to realizing her childhood dream of being a published author. Katy Colins, 30, didn’t know what kind of plans life had for her…
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Photographer Reveals What It’s Really Like to Live as a Chinese-American
What is it like being a Chinese-American living in the United States? Wenjun Chen and Yanmei Jiang from Guangzhou, China, set out to find the answer to that question via a road trip that took them through the US visiting Chinese-American families and documenting their everyday…
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This Thai Beauty Commercial Has an Incredibly Racist Approach to Success
Asia’s obsession with lighter skin may have taken a step too far in a new Thai beauty ad that’s being called racist and offensive. The advertisement for Snowz pills has been met with criticism for the prejudice it perpetuates. The 50-second commercial sponsored by Thai beauty…
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American Man Makes a Living ‘Getting Laid’ by Asian Women
A California man who has been the subject of controversy in China for his sexual exploits across Asia is drawing further outrage from Chinese media for his latest video. David Bond, a “pick-up artist” and coach who has spent time across the Pacific since 2013 bedding local women…
· Benny Luo
He Sold His Startup For $54 Million, Then Gave His Family a Gift of a Lifetime
What do you do when SnapChat buys your startup and you become a millionaire? If you’re 25-year-old Garrett Gee, you put all the money in savings, sell everything you own, and take your family on an endless trip around the world. Gee is the founder of Scan, a QR code-scanning…