The ultimate tropical paradise. Coconut-clad sundrenched islands, with alluring beaches so divine they captured James Bond, are just the beginning. City streets harbor a utopia for foodies. Thai cuisine’s punchy flavors gained a global following and abound at bargain street food prices. Thailand’s heartfelt culture is exemplified in its ornate Buddhist temples, dating back to the 16th century. Locals brim with kindness and happiness. It’s no wonder Thailand is reputed as “the land of smiles”. Spend a few days in this tropical paradise and you’ll find yourself smiling too.

Harmony between Chinese, Indian, and Malay fuses into Asia's epitome of multiculturalism. These are unmistakable influences in Malaysia's heartwarming and ubiquitous celebrations and drop-everything-delicious food. If you depart Malaysia with an expanded waistline, you'll know your visit was triumphant.

A tiny tropical island that packs a punch. With sprawling white beaches, lush jungles, ancient volcanos, and serene Hindu temples, Bali is truly the ‘Island of the Gods’. Bali’s unique balance between nature, people, and spirituality is almost tangible and audible through soft sounds of cicadas chirping and rhythm of wooden instruments. It’s the local people, as much as the world class beaches, that make Bali a destination you’ll want to visit again and again.

Spirited cities and laid-back locals mismatch with arid deserts embodying solitude. Endless beauty from sunburnt-red rocky landscapes to sparkling sapphire-blue seascapes, every inch of the Land Down Under yearns to be explored. Australia’s urban centers cluster along it’s coast leaving the harsh central desert scarcely populated. Along the east coast lies the world’s largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef, stretching over 2,300 kilometers (1,400 miles). Australia’s favorite theme parks can be enjoyed on the Gold Coast, while Sydney is home to the iconic Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach. Melbourne is the place to uncover artisan coffee, Mediterranean-inspired food, designer shopping, and performing arts. Australia’s west coast centers around Perth, home to beloved surf beaches and nostalgic port town, Fremantle. The spiritual center of Australia is Uluru, a gigantic rock formation sacred to Aboriginals.

Not one island, but an archipelago of 99, Langkawi is the ultimate island-hopping getaway. Its unique natural landscape earned it UNESCO Global Geopark status in 2007. Truly 'the Jewel of Kedah', Langkawi is blessed with powder-fine beach sands and clear, calm waters ideal for snorkeling. Rare mangrove forests meet waterfalls gushing down jungle-covered mountains. Langkawi is a nature lover's dream.

A hectic mega metropolis in stark contrast to Thailand’s paradisiac island beaches. Never go hungry in the world’s street food capital. Munch on fried insects in Chinatown or pick up bargain phad Thai from a street cart vendor. After dark, the streets come to life in a sea of neon beneath thumping music from epic rooftop bars as seen in The Hangover Part II. Retail enthusiasts can shop ‘til you drop in cavernous malls featuring cinemas, bowling alleys, and even an aquarium. Or for a more authentic experience, find souvenirs at a floating market, or clothing and handicrafts at Chatuchak, in the world’s largest outdoor market.

Small in size, big in flavor. Penang's culinary scene is world-renowned, but the tiny island's essence merely begins on the plate, spilling over to larger-than-life wall murals, colonial heritage sites, sandy beaches, and lofty mountains. UNESCO Heritage-listed George Town draws history buffs and trendsetters alike while nature lovers escape to the jungle with treks from Penang Botanic Gardens to the peak of Penang Hill.

The spiritual heart of Bali. The island’s famous beaches are replaced with omnipresent jungles, sacred temples, chic yoga studios, and organic vegan restaurants. Nature is the focus of any visit to Ubud. Main-Street-like shopping strips barely conceal the leafy flora, meditation-worthy rivers, and ancient temples. Hire a scooter to delve deeper into the highlands and visit cascading rice terraces at Tegallalang, mystical waterfalls, active volcano Mount Batur, or try your hand at whitewater rafting.

There's something magnetic about India that calls to the adventurer's soul. From the thundering rivers of the Himalayas to the sun-kissed shores of Kerala, this vast nation promises experiences that will set your heart racing and create memories that last a lifetime.

Perhaps you’re craving a little quality time in the great outdoors. You may be intrigued by the idea of hiking but not sure where to start. As a beginner, hiking seems like a secret club with a complicated set of rules and specialized gear. We all started as beginners though, and I’m here to tell you, getting into hiking is not as hard as you think.

People get a funny look on their face when you ask about solo travel - maybe nervousness combined with a dash of “hey, do you think I don't have friends or something?” What if I told you the reasons you should travel solo have powerful benefits? We’ve compiled a list of 15 benefits of solo travel you're bound to experience once you embrace the risk of leaving your comfort zone.

Long-haul flights are something we all absolutely dread. You’re stuck on a cramped plane for what seems like forever. The person who designed the seats clearly didn’t understand that normal people have legs. Making your flight more enjoyable is not that difficult. These 19 easy flight tips will make your trip pass in flying colors so that you never dread a long-haul flight again.

Every millennial concerned with protecting the environment, animals, and planet wants to live as sustainably as possible, and that desire spills over into travel. However, it can be difficult to understand which transportation methods, accommodation options, and sight-seeing practices can actually preserve the environment and local cultures.

The concepts of mindfulness and the law of attraction have been explored in Western culture for decades. But in recent years the practice of these two concepts has shifted from their mystical roots to a broader mainstream acceptance in the fields of psychology, health, and science. The Law of Attraction is a timeless principle that, when combined with the power of mindfulness, can be tapped into to better understand where you’re focusing your energy and bring more of what you truly want into your life.

Deciding how to spend your hard-earned money wisely can be intimidating. Regret lurks around every financial choice. Thankfully, mindful spending is a one-two punch, easing spending stress while accentuating your uniqueness. In a nutshell, mindful spending is lifestyle-based money management. When practicing mindful spending, you develop an acute awareness of how all your spending aligns with current needs and desires. This means your money reflects your individuality.

Without realizing, most of us know or have met someone that is a highly sensitive person (HSP), otherwise known as sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) according to scientists. Individuals with SPS tend to possess a greater awareness of their surroundings, being more sensitive to stimuli, including other people's moods, both for better and worse. HSPs tend to become over-stimulated or tire more easily than their less-sensitive counterparts, which without the right kind of support can result in feeling misunderstood and frustrated. If you’re wondering 'could I be highly sensitive?', here’s 5 signs to look for.

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“Every intelligent individual wants to know what makes him tick, and yet is at once fascinated and frustrated by the fact that oneself is the most difficult of all things to know.”- Alan Watts

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